Palmer vs Dash

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 #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Palmer Rank #1,079

Dash Rank #969

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 vs #1079 for Palmer.

Is Palmer or Dash more popular?

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 compared to Palmer at #1079 in the United States.

What do Palmer and Dash mean?

Palmer means "pilgrim, palm branch bearer" (Old French origin). Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin).

Are Palmer and Dash boy or girl names?

Palmer is primarily a boy name. Dash is primarily a boy name.