Palmer vs Byron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Palmer

Boy #1,079 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pilgrim, palm branch bearer"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

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Palmer Rank #1,079

Byron Rank #884

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 vs #1079 for Palmer.

Is Palmer or Byron more popular?

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 compared to Palmer at #1079 in the United States.

What do Palmer and Byron mean?

Palmer means "pilgrim, palm branch bearer" (Old French origin). Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin).

Are Palmer and Byron boy or girl names?

Palmer is primarily a boy name. Byron is primarily a boy name.