Homer vs Hortense

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Homer

Boy #4,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, hostage"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #39,065 Most Popular

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Homer Rank #4,124

Hortense Rank #39,065

Homer is more popular, ranked #4124 vs #39065 for Hortense.

Is Homer or Hortense more popular?

Homer is more popular, ranked #4124 compared to Hortense at #39065 in the United States.

What do Homer and Hortense mean?

Homer means "pledge, hostage" (Greek origin).

Are Homer and Hortense boy or girl names?

Homer is primarily a boy name. Hortense is primarily a girl name.