Palmer vs Zavier

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Palmer Rank #258
Zavier Rank #970

Palmer is more popular, ranked #258 vs #970 for Zavier.

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

Zavier ___

  • Zavier James
  • Zavier Cole
  • Zavier Anthony
  • Zavier Dean
  • Zavier Marcus
  • Zavier Reign

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Palmer

Greer Sloane Beckett Fletcher Wren

If you choose Zavier

Zara Kaden Amara Jaxon Nia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palmer or Zavier more popular?

Palmer is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Zavier at #970 in the United States.

What do Palmer and Zavier mean?

Palmer means "pilgrim, palm-bearer" (Middle English origin). Zavier means "new house" (Basque Etxeberria origin).

Are Palmer and Zavier boy or girl names?

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

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