"eloquent, verbose speaker"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
Omri
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An ancient Hebrew king's name — powerful and rare
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Things to Know About This Name
- King Omri of Israel was considered wicked in the Biblical account — context-dependent
The Story of Omri
Omri is a Hebrew name appearing in the Old Testament, possibly meaning my sheaf (of grain) from the Hebrew omer (a measure of grain). Some scholars derive it from a root meaning eloquent speaker. In the Bible, Omri was the sixth king of the northern Kingdom of Israel in the 9th century BC — a powerful king who founded the city of Samaria, though the Bible judges him harshly for leading Israel into idolatry. Despite the Biblical king's reputation, the name has remained in use in Jewish communities.
Omri is a popular name in modern Israel, where Biblical names are widely used regardless of the moral reputation of their historical bearers. It has a clean, two-syllable sound that works well in modern Israeli and diaspora Jewish naming. The name is rare in non-Jewish communities, giving it a distinctive quality.
King Omri was historically significant enough that Assyrian records referred to Israel as the House of Omri for generations after his dynasty ended. Despite his negative Biblical portrayal, he was clearly a powerful political figure who put Israel on the ancient Near Eastern map. In modern Israel, the name sheds its historical baggage and is simply a clean, classic Hebrew name.
Historical Record
Omri first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 863 babies have been named Omri in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Omri is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #3,139 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- King Omri was so powerful that Assyrian records called Israel 'the house of Omri' for 150 years after his dynasty ended
- The omer is a Biblical unit of dry measure used for grain — Omri literally means my omer
- Omri is one of the few Biblical royal names that has been reclaimed in modern Israeli culture
Omri in Other Languages
Greek
Αμβρί
Hebrew
עָמְרִי
Aramaic
Omri
English
Omri
Popularity Over Time
#3,139
Current Rank
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Trend
Hidden Gem
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Omri
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Omri Casspi
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1988
Israeli professional basketball player who became the first Israeli to play in the NBA (2009)
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King Omri
Military
Sixth king of Israel (c. 885–874 BC) who founded Samaria and established a powerful dynasty; mentioned in Biblical and A...
Sixth king of Israel (c. 885–874 BC) who founded Samaria and established a powerful dynasty; mentioned in Biblical and Assyrian records
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #3,139
- Total SSA Count
- 39
- Cultural Origins
- Hebrew Jewish Israeli Biblical
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Low
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Timeless choice, strong style, extended 2-3 combo
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Classic pairing, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Frequently Asked Questions About Omri
What does the name Omri mean?
"eloquent, verbose speaker" (from Hebrew). Omri is a Hebrew name appearing in the Old Testament, possibly meaning my sheaf (of grain) from the Hebrew omer (a measure of grain). Some scholars derive it from a root meaning eloquent speaker. In the Bible, Omri was the sixth king of the northern Kingdom of Israel in the 9th century BC — a powerful king who founded the city of Samaria, though the Bible judges him harshly for leading Israel into idolatry. Despite the Biblical king's reputation, the name has remained in use in Jewish communities.
What is the origin of the name Omri?
Omri has Hebrew, Jewish, Israeli, and Biblical origins. In Hebrew, it means "eloquent, verbose speaker".
Is Omri a boy or girl name?
Omri is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #3139. As a girl name, it is ranked #12667. Omri is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Omri?
Omri is currently ranked #3139 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are good middle names for Omri?
Popular middle name pairings include Omri David, Omri Eli, Omri Nathan, Omri Jonah, Omri Asher, and Omri Levi.
What are good sibling names for Omri?
Names that pair well with Omri as siblings include Ezra, Asher, Shai, Noa, Shira, and Amir.
How many syllables does Omri have?
Omri has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Omri a common or rare name?
Omri is an uncommon name, ranked #3139 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Omri
Omri is a boy name with Hebrew, Jewish, Israeli, and Biblical origins . The name means "eloquent, verbose speaker" in Hebrew .
Is Omri a boy or girl name? Omri is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #3,139 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #12,667. Omri is more commonly used as a boy name.
Omri is currently ranked #3,139 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Omri has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
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