Palmer Meaning

What does Palmer mean?

The name Palmer is of English origin.

The meaning of Palmer is "one who holds a palm".

Palmer is generally used as a boy's name.

It consists of 6 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Pal-mer.

The Given Name Palmer

Memorable and sweet, it is a name considered by many parents.

This 2 syllable name has dazzle and charm.

Solidly popular, this one is a keeper.

Palmer falls into the tree name category.

Palmer Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 1,119 in baby name popularity for boys with 172 occurrences. It ranked 679 in baby name popularity for girls with 429 occurrences.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 1,092 in baby name popularity for boys with 179 occurrences. It ranked 1,043 in baby name popularity for girls with 246 occurrences.

View the Palmer Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Palmer has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Palmer to other names.

Palmer Related Names

The name Palmiro is a form of Palmer.

Famous Palmers

Palmer Numerology

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Palmer Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Palmer in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Palmer.

Just for fun, see the name Palmer in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Palmer in Nautical Flags page.