Gary vs Palmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,079 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pilgrim, palm branch bearer"

Origin: Old French

English American

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Palmer Rank #1,079

Palmer is more popular, ranked #1079 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Palmer more popular?

Palmer is more popular, ranked #1079 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Palmer mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Palmer means "pilgrim, palm branch bearer" (Old French origin).

Are Gary and Palmer boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Palmer is primarily a boy name.