Homer vs Javan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Homer

Boy #4,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, hostage"

Origin: Greek

Greek American English

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Boy #4,268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Greece, Ionia (land of Greeks)"

Origin: Hebrew

American Christian Biblical

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Homer Rank #4,124

Javan Rank #4,268

Homer is more popular, ranked #4124 vs #4268 for Javan.

Is Homer or Javan more popular?

Homer is more popular, ranked #4124 compared to Javan at #4268 in the United States.

What do Homer and Javan mean?

Homer means "pledge, hostage" (Greek origin). Javan means "Greece, Ionia (land of Greeks)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Homer and Javan boy or girl names?

Homer is primarily a boy name. Javan is primarily a boy name.