Palmer vs Crosby

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 #1,202 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"village of the cross, farm by the cross"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

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Palmer Rank #1,079

Crosby Rank #1,202

Palmer is more popular, ranked #1079 vs #1202 for Crosby.

Is Palmer or Crosby more popular?

Palmer is more popular, ranked #1079 compared to Crosby at #1202 in the United States.

What do Palmer and Crosby mean?

Palmer means "pilgrim, palm branch bearer" (Old French origin). Crosby means "village of the cross, farm by the cross" (Old Norse origin).

Are Palmer and Crosby boy or girl names?

Palmer is primarily a boy name. Crosby is primarily a boy name.