Homer
ho-mer
US Popularity:6712
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Security; Pledge; Hostage
Homer is a masculine name of Greek origin, meaning “security,” “pledge,” or “hostage,” and comes from the name Homêros. This ancient name was famously borne by the legendary Greek poet Homer, credited for the epics the Iliad and the Odyssey. The term “Homeric” is used to describe something epic or large-scale and is also the dialect Homer used in his writing. Homer traveled all the way from ancient Greece to become a modern household name in the US as the main character of The Simpsons. If you’re looking for a beautiful name worthy of baby’s Homeric personality, Homer is literally a classic choice.
How Popular Is The Name Homer?
U.S. Births
Overall:Homer is currently #6712 in U.S. births
Boy:Homer is currently #3133 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#3133
in 2023
+ 227
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 421
Behind the Name, Homer, June 2023
Online Etymology Dictionary, Homer, October 2017
Britannica, Homer, Greek poet, July 2024
IMDb, The Simpsons
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