Palmer vs Harlem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Palmer

Boy #1,079 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pilgrim, palm branch bearer"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home on the wooded hill"

Origin: Dutch

American African-American Dutch

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Palmer Rank #1,079

Harlem Rank #1,015

Harlem is more popular, ranked #1015 vs #1079 for Palmer.

Is Palmer or Harlem more popular?

Harlem is more popular, ranked #1015 compared to Palmer at #1079 in the United States.

What do Palmer and Harlem mean?

Palmer means "pilgrim, palm branch bearer" (Old French origin). Harlem means "home on the wooded hill" (Dutch origin).

Are Palmer and Harlem boy or girl names?

Palmer is primarily a boy name. Harlem is primarily a boy name.