Homer
Homer: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhəʊmə/ · /ˈhoʊməɹ/
Meaning and origin of Homer
- A male given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
From Latin Homērus, from Ancient Greek Ὅμηρος (Hómēros).
How popular is Homer?
Since 1880, 367 girls and 60,912 boys in the U.S. have been named Homer (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1577 in 1894. Its highest rank for boys was #64 in 1893. In 2025, 21 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Homer
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Homer FAQ
What does the name Homer mean?
A male given name from Ancient Greek. From Latin Homērus, from Ancient Greek Ὅμηρος (Hómēros).
What is the origin of the name Homer?
Homer is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Homer?
Since 1880, 367 girls and 60,912 boys in the U.S. have been named Homer (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1577 in 1894. Its highest rank for boys was #64 in 1893. In 2025, 21 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Homer a boy or girl name?
Homer is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 367 girls and 60,912 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.