Palmer vs Simeon

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

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Simeon

Boy #1,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Greek Slavic Eastern Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,142
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sim, Sime

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Popularity Comparison

Palmer Rank #258
Simeon Rank #1,142

Palmer is more popular, ranked #258 vs #1142 for Simeon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Palmer ___

  • Palmer Grace
  • Palmer Anne
  • Palmer Rose
  • Palmer Claire
  • Palmer Jane
  • Palmer Elizabeth

Simeon ___

  • Simeon James
  • Simeon David
  • Simeon Elias
  • Simeon Luther
  • Simeon John
  • Simeon Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Palmer

Greer Sloane Beckett Fletcher Wren

If you choose Simeon

Levi Judah Rebekah Naomi Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palmer or Simeon more popular?

Palmer is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Simeon at #1142 in the United States.

What do Palmer and Simeon mean?

Palmer means "pilgrim, palm-bearer" (Middle English origin). Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Palmer and Simeon boy or girl names?

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

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