Palmer vs Wallace

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 #981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Scottish English American

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Palmer Rank #1,079

Wallace Rank #981

Wallace is more popular, ranked #981 vs #1079 for Palmer.

Is Palmer or Wallace more popular?

Wallace is more popular, ranked #981 compared to Palmer at #1079 in the United States.

What do Palmer and Wallace mean?

Palmer means "pilgrim, palm branch bearer" (Old French origin). Wallace means "foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Palmer and Wallace boy or girl names?

Palmer is primarily a boy name. Wallace is primarily a boy name.