Mary vs Palmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mary

Girl #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish Christian Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#132
Total SSA Count
2,196
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Molly, Polly, May

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mary Rank #132
Palmer Rank #258

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 vs #258 for Palmer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mary ___

  • Mary Grace
  • Mary Elizabeth
  • Mary Jane
  • Mary Ann
  • Mary Rose
  • Mary 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 Mary

Anne Elizabeth John James Margaret

If you choose Palmer

Greer Sloane Beckett Fletcher Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mary or Palmer more popular?

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Palmer at #258 in the United States.

What do Mary and Palmer mean?

Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin). Palmer means "pilgrim, palm-bearer" (Middle English origin).

Are Mary and Palmer boy or girl names?

Mary is primarily a girl name. Palmer is primarily a girl name.

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