Palmer
Meaning
"pilgrim, palm-bearer"
Origin: Middle English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #258
- Total SSA Count
- 1,221
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Palmy, Palms
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"pilgrim, palm-bearer"
Origin: Middle English
"meadow of the wren, small bird meadow"
Origin: Old English
Wrenley is more popular, ranked #148 vs #258 for Palmer.
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Wrenley is more popular, ranked #148 compared to Palmer at #258 in the United States.
Palmer means "pilgrim, palm-bearer" (Middle English origin). Wrenley means "meadow of the wren, small bird meadow" (Old English origin).
Palmer is primarily a girl name. Wrenley is primarily a girl name.