Homer vs Jerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Homer

Boy #4,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, hostage"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #3,957 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the spear"

Origin: Old High German

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Homer Rank #4,124

Jerald Rank #3,957

Jerald is more popular, ranked #3957 vs #4124 for Homer.

Is Homer or Jerald more popular?

Jerald is more popular, ranked #3957 compared to Homer at #4124 in the United States.

What do Homer and Jerald mean?

Homer means "pledge, hostage" (Greek origin). Jerald means "ruler of the spear" (Old High German origin).

Are Homer and Jerald boy or girl names?

Homer is primarily a boy name. Jerald is primarily a boy name.