Homer vs Emerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Homer

Boy #4,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, hostage"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #4,117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"green gemstone"

Origin: Greek via Old French

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Homer Rank #4,124

Emerald Rank #4,117

Emerald is more popular, ranked #4117 vs #4124 for Homer.

Is Homer or Emerald more popular?

Emerald is more popular, ranked #4117 compared to Homer at #4124 in the United States.

What do Homer and Emerald mean?

Homer means "pledge, hostage" (Greek origin). Emerald means "green gemstone" (Greek via Old French origin).

Are Homer and Emerald boy or girl names?

Homer is primarily a boy name. Emerald is primarily a boy name.