Anna vs Palmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anna

Girl #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew (Hannah)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Russian Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#94
Total SSA Count
2,700
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Annie, Ann, Nan

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anna Rank #94
Palmer Rank #258

Anna is more popular, ranked #94 vs #258 for Palmer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anna ___

  • Anna Grace
  • Anna Marie
  • Anna Louise
  • Anna Elizabeth
  • Anna Rose
  • Anna Claire

Palmer ___

  • Palmer Grace
  • Palmer Anne
  • Palmer Rose
  • Palmer Claire
  • Palmer Jane
  • Palmer Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anna

Elsa Emma Charlotte Sophia James

If you choose Palmer

Greer Sloane Beckett Fletcher Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anna or Palmer more popular?

Anna is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Palmer at #258 in the United States.

What do Anna and Palmer mean?

Anna means "grace, favor" (Hebrew (Hannah) origin). Palmer means "pilgrim, palm-bearer" (Middle English origin).

Are Anna and Palmer boy or girl names?

Anna is primarily a girl name. Palmer is primarily a girl name.

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