Ash vs Palmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ash

Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,079 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pilgrim, palm branch bearer"

Origin: Old French

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Ash Rank #1,152

Palmer Rank #1,079

Palmer is more popular, ranked #1079 vs #1152 for Ash.

Is Ash or Palmer more popular?

Palmer is more popular, ranked #1079 compared to Ash at #1152 in the United States.

What do Ash and Palmer mean?

Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin). Palmer means "pilgrim, palm branch bearer" (Old French origin).

Are Ash and Palmer boy or girl names?

Ash is primarily a boy name. Palmer is primarily a boy name.