Palmer vs Walker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Palmer

Girl #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pilgrim, palm-bearer"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #258
Total SSA Count: 1,221
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Porter Spencer Walker Palmer

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Walker

Boy #82 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cloth walker, one who treads cloth"

Origin: Old English occupational surname

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #82
Total SSA Count: 4,023
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Palmer Rank #258

Walker Rank #82

Walker is more popular, ranked #82 vs #258 for Palmer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palmer or Walker more popular?

Walker is more popular, ranked #82 compared to Palmer at #258 in the United States.

What do Palmer and Walker mean?

Palmer means "pilgrim, palm-bearer" (Middle English origin). Walker means "cloth walker, one who treads cloth" (Old English occupational surname origin).

Are Palmer and Walker boy or girl names?

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

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