Quick answer
Palmer is a boy/girl name meaning "pilgrim".
Pronunciation: American English /ˈpɑ.məɹ/; British English /ˈpɑː.mə/.
Meaning and 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.
Notes and context
Usage: english