Palmer vs Pryor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Palmer

Girl #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pilgrim, palm-bearer"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #5,534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prior, head of a priory or monastery"

Origin: Latin via Old English

American English African American

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Palmer Rank #258

Pryor Rank #5,534

Palmer is more popular, ranked #258 vs #5534 for Pryor.

Is Palmer or Pryor more popular?

Palmer is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Pryor at #5534 in the United States.

What do Palmer and Pryor mean?

Palmer means "pilgrim, palm-bearer" (Middle English origin). Pryor means "prior, head of a priory or monastery" (Latin via Old English origin).

Are Palmer and Pryor boy or girl names?

Palmer is primarily a girl name. Pryor is primarily a boy name.