Does publisher mean the same thing as name of publication?

No, "publisher" and "name of publication" are not the same thing. Here's the breakdown:

* Publisher: The company or individual responsible for producing and distributing a publication. This can be a large corporation, a small independent press, or even a single person.

* Name of Publication: The actual title of the work being published, for example, a book, magazine, newspaper, or website.

Example:

* Publisher: Penguin Random House

* Name of Publication: "To Kill a Mockingbird"

Think of it this way: The publisher is the cook who makes the meal (the publication).