Charlotte vs Palmer

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
Nicknames
Palmy, Palms

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Palmer Rank #258

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #258 for Palmer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Palmer

Greer Sloane Beckett Fletcher Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Palmer more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Palmer at #258 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Palmer mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Palmer means "pilgrim, palm-bearer" (Middle English origin).

Are Charlotte and Palmer boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Palmer is primarily a girl name.

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