Homer: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A pledge of security, safe and steadfast.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #3644
- Peak
- #64 in 1893
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Homer Means
Homer is a boy name of English origin. A pledge of security, safe and steadfast.
How Popular Homer Is
Homer currently ranks #3644 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #64 in 1893. It is rising.
Good to Know About Homer
- Homer broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #64 in 1893.
- Homer has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Homer has been a top 100 name across 176+ years of American history.
- Homer is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Homer
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Homer
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Homer.
Questions About Homer
What does Homer mean?
Homer is a boy name of English origin. A pledge of security, safe and steadfast.
How popular is Homer?
Homer currently ranks #3644 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #64 in 1893. It is rising.
Where does Homer come from?
Homer comes from English roots. Homer broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #64 in 1893.
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