Devon vs Palmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devon

Boy #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English American Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#960
Total SSA Count
236
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dev

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Devon Rank #960
Palmer Rank #258

Palmer is more popular, ranked #258 vs #960 for Devon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devon ___

  • Devon James
  • Devon Michael
  • Devon Lee
  • Devon Scott
  • Devon Cole
  • Devon Blake

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 Devon

Ashton Morgan Riley Cameron Brett

If you choose Palmer

Greer Sloane Beckett Fletcher Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devon or Palmer more popular?

Palmer is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Devon at #960 in the United States.

What do Devon and Palmer mean?

Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin). Palmer means "pilgrim, palm-bearer" (Middle English origin).

Are Devon and Palmer boy or girl names?

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

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