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Palmyr

Quick answerPalmyr derives from the Latin "Palmyra," referring to the ancient city in Syria known for its palm trees, with the name ultimately rooted in the Latin word "palma" meaning palm.

Latin · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#1,017
TrendVintage
Peak year1912
Syllables2
OriginLatin
LanguageFrench/Eastern European
CultureEuropean
Numerology4 Chaldean 1
Global rank#1,017

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Palmyr

Palmyr derives from the Latin "Palmyra," referring to the ancient city in Syria known for its palm trees, with the name ultimately rooted in the Latin word "palma" meaning palm.

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Etymology

Palmyr derives from the Latin "Palmyra," referring to the ancient city in Syria known for its palm trees, with the name ultimately rooted in the Latin word "palma" meaning palm. The name is primarily used in French and Eastern European cultures, with historical significance tied to the ancient Palmyrene Empire and its Queen Zenobia, though it has no strong association with any particular religion.

Palmyr currently ranks #1,017 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1912.

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