Immanuel vs Palmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Immanuel

Boy #1,210 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God is with us"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Ethiopian German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,210
Total SSA Count
167
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Manny, Imani, Manu

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Immanuel Rank #1,210
Palmer Rank #258

Palmer is more popular, ranked #258 vs #1210 for Immanuel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Immanuel ___

  • Immanuel David
  • Immanuel Joseph
  • Immanuel Aaron
  • Immanuel James
  • Immanuel Elijah
  • Immanuel Michael

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 Immanuel

Ezekiel Solomon Miriam Deborah Nathaniel

If you choose Palmer

Greer Sloane Beckett Fletcher Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Immanuel or Palmer more popular?

Palmer is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Immanuel at #1210 in the United States.

What do Immanuel and Palmer mean?

Immanuel means "God is with us" (Hebrew origin). Palmer means "pilgrim, palm-bearer" (Middle English origin).

Are Immanuel and Palmer boy or girl names?

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

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