Boy

Homer

HO-mer

Rare & Uncommon → Stable

✦ Meaning

“From Greek 'homeros' meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage.' Most famously associated with Homer, the ancient Greek poet who composed the Iliad and Odyssey, granting it literary gravitas.”

Popularity Over Time

Homer US popularity rank over timeRank 7600 in 2003 to rank 74 in 1901. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#74#3837#76001900192019401960198020002024

Homer is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

Greek

Syllables

2

Nicknames

HoHomy

Style

LiteraryClassicVintageTimelessBold

Famous Bearers

  • Homer (ancient Greek poet)
  • Homer Simpson (fictional character)

Collections

Literary Names → Mythological Names → Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Short & Strong → Two Syllables → Vintage Revival →

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Rosemary

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Georgia

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Recognisable across Western cultures due to historical significance

People Also Ask

From Greek 'homeros' meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage.' Most famously associated with Homer, the ancient Greek poet who composed the Iliad and Odyssey, granting it literary gravitas.

Homer is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.

Popular nicknames for Homer include Ho, Homy.

Names that pair beautifully with Homer include Rosemary, Georgia.