Palmer vs Howard

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 #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Palmer Rank #1,079

Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1079 for Palmer.

Is Palmer or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Palmer at #1079 in the United States.

What do Palmer and Howard mean?

Palmer means "pilgrim, palm branch bearer" (Old French origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Palmer and Howard boy or girl names?

Palmer is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.