Palmer vs Barron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Palmer

Boy #1,079 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pilgrim, palm branch bearer"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,016 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior, free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Palmer Rank #1,079

Barron Rank #1,016

Barron is more popular, ranked #1016 vs #1079 for Palmer.

Is Palmer or Barron more popular?

Barron is more popular, ranked #1016 compared to Palmer at #1079 in the United States.

What do Palmer and Barron mean?

Palmer means "pilgrim, palm branch bearer" (Old French origin). Barron means "young warrior, free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Palmer and Barron boy or girl names?

Palmer is primarily a boy name. Barron is primarily a boy name.