Palmer vs Percy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Palmer

Boy #1,079 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pilgrim, palm branch bearer"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

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Palmer Rank #1,079

Percy Rank #1,256

Palmer is more popular, ranked #1079 vs #1256 for Percy.

Is Palmer or Percy more popular?

Palmer is more popular, ranked #1079 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Palmer and Percy mean?

Palmer means "pilgrim, palm branch bearer" (Old French origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Palmer and Percy boy or girl names?

Palmer is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.