Elmer 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elmer Rank #1,169
Palmer Rank #258

Palmer is more popular, ranked #258 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elmer ___

  • Elmer Lee
  • Elmer Wayne
  • Elmer Ray
  • Elmer Dale
  • Elmer Gene
  • Elmer Dean

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 Elmer

Harold Walter Dorothy Mildred Clifford

If you choose Palmer

Greer Sloane Beckett Fletcher Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elmer or Palmer more popular?

Palmer is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Palmer mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Palmer means "pilgrim, palm-bearer" (Middle English origin).

Are Elmer and Palmer boy or girl names?

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

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