Palmer

At a Glance: Name: Palmer – Meaning: a palm-bearer; a pilgrim who had visited the Holy Land, carrying a palm frond as proof – Origin: English (occupational surname) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: PAH-mer

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Palmer comes from an English occupational surname, originally given to a pilgrim who had traveled to the Holy Land and carried home a palm frond as proof of the trip. It's a neutral, vintage name, pronounced PAH-mer (IPA /ˈpɑːmər/). If that pilgrim history appeals to you, Palmer carries it directly in its meaning.

Meaning & Origin of Palmer

Meaning: A palm-bearer; a pilgrim who had visited the holy land, carrying a palm frond as proof.

Origin: English (occupational surname).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Palmer

Phonetic: PAH-mer   IPA: /ˈpɑːmər/

Popularity of Palmer

SSA records from 1880 to 2024 show Palmer at its highest point yet in 2024, ranking #258 with 1,221 babies given the name that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Palmer mean?

A palm-bearer; a pilgrim who had visited the holy land, carrying a palm frond as proof. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Palmer)

How do you pronounce Palmer?

Palmer is pronounced PAH-mer (IPA: /ˈpɑːmər/).

Is Palmer a popular name right now?

Palmer is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #258 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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