Palmer vs Jethro

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 #1,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"his excellence, his preeminence"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian British

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Palmer Rank #1,079

Jethro Rank #1,082

Palmer is more popular, ranked #1079 vs #1082 for Jethro.

Is Palmer or Jethro more popular?

Palmer is more popular, ranked #1079 compared to Jethro at #1082 in the United States.

What do Palmer and Jethro mean?

Palmer means "pilgrim, palm branch bearer" (Old French origin). Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Palmer and Jethro boy or girl names?

Palmer is primarily a boy name. Jethro is primarily a boy name.