Palmer vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Palmer

Boy #1,079 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pilgrim, palm branch bearer"

Origin: Old French

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

✓ All Clear

Palmer Rank #1,079

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1079 for Palmer.

Is Palmer or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Palmer at #1079 in the United States.

What do Palmer and Gideon mean?

Palmer means "pilgrim, palm branch bearer" (Old French origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Palmer and Gideon boy or girl names?

Palmer is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.