Homer
HOH-mer
Popularity
#4105
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
61,258
Peak Year
#1,734 in 1920
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Mythological
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Homer is of Greek origin, meaning "hostage" or "security."
Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Homer
Greek poet, author of the Iliad and the Odyssey
Homer Simpson
Fictional character from The Simpsons
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