Palmer vs Cedar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Palmer

Boy #1,079 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pilgrim, palm branch bearer"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #1,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cedar tree, resinous wood"

Origin: Greek/Semitic

American English Middle Eastern

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Palmer Rank #1,079

Cedar Rank #1,203

Palmer is more popular, ranked #1079 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Is Palmer or Cedar more popular?

Palmer is more popular, ranked #1079 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Palmer and Cedar mean?

Palmer means "pilgrim, palm branch bearer" (Old French origin). Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin).

Are Palmer and Cedar boy or girl names?

Palmer is primarily a boy name. Cedar is primarily a boy name.