Palmer vs Denzel

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 #1,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high stronghold, fort on the headland"

Origin: Cornish

African-American American Cornish/English

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Palmer Rank #1,079

Denzel Rank #1,036

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1079 for Palmer.

Is Palmer or Denzel more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Palmer at #1079 in the United States.

What do Palmer and Denzel mean?

Palmer means "pilgrim, palm branch bearer" (Old French origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Palmer and Denzel boy or girl names?

Palmer is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.