Olivia 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

Olivia Rank #1
Palmer Rank #258

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #258 for Palmer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

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 Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Palmer

Greer Sloane Beckett Fletcher Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Palmer more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Palmer at #258 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Palmer mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Palmer means "pilgrim, palm-bearer" (Middle English origin).

Are Olivia and Palmer boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Palmer is primarily a girl name.

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