Homer

Homer is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 26 boys in the United States.

Homer at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈhəʊmə/

About the name Homer

Homer belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Homer first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #64 in 1893, and in 2024 26 babies received the name — 60,891 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Homer in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#64 in 1893
Peak year
1920
Babies named Homer in 2024
26
Total since 1880
60,891

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Homer mean?

The meaning of Homer is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Homer a boy or girl name?

Homer is a boy name. In 2024, 26 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Homer?

Homer comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Homer?

Homer first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #64 in 1893, and 26 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Homer?

Homer is pronounced /ˈhəʊmə/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.