Palmer vs Emory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Palmer

Boy #1,079 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pilgrim, palm branch bearer"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Palmer Rank #1,079

Emory Rank #886

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 vs #1079 for Palmer.

Is Palmer or Emory more popular?

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 compared to Palmer at #1079 in the United States.

What do Palmer and Emory mean?

Palmer means "pilgrim, palm branch bearer" (Old French origin). Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Palmer and Emory boy or girl names?

Palmer is primarily a boy name. Emory is primarily a boy name.