Palmer vs Mathew

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 #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English Christian American British

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Palmer Rank #1,079

Mathew Rank #941

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #1079 for Palmer.

Is Palmer or Mathew more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Palmer at #1079 in the United States.

What do Palmer and Mathew mean?

Palmer means "pilgrim, palm branch bearer" (Old French origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Palmer and Mathew boy or girl names?

Palmer is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.