Palmer vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Palmer

Boy #1,079 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pilgrim, palm branch bearer"

Origin: Old French

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Palmer Rank #1,079

Gary Rank #1,133

Palmer is more popular, ranked #1079 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Palmer or Gary more popular?

Palmer is more popular, ranked #1079 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Palmer and Gary mean?

Palmer means "pilgrim, palm branch bearer" (Old French origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Palmer and Gary boy or girl names?

Palmer is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.