59%RatingSave Gender Masculine & Feminine Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈpɑl.məɹ/, /ˈpɑ.məɹ/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History From an English surname meaning "pilgrim". It is ultimately from Latin palma "palm tree", since pilgrims to the Holy Land often brought back palm fronds as proof of their journey. Related Names RootPalmer (surname) PopularityDetails Last ranked #277 in 2023 (f) #939 in 2023 (m) United States People think this name isRate·Details classic mature natural wholesome strong strange simple Categories derived from a surname, food, fruits, green, male to female, nature, Philip K. Dick characters, plants, Pokemon characters, Squishmallows, surnames, sweets, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel characters, travel, trees, trendy, writers