Homer vs Midas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Homer

Boy #4,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge, hostage"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,124
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Midas

Boy #3,927 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"legendary king of Phrygia, golden touch"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,927
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Homer Rank #4,124
Midas Rank #3,927

Midas is more popular, ranked #3927 vs #4124 for Homer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Homer or Midas more popular?

Midas is more popular, ranked #3927 compared to Homer at #4124 in the United States.

What do Homer and Midas mean?

Homer means "pledge, hostage" (Greek origin). Midas means "legendary king of Phrygia, golden touch" (Greek origin).

Are Homer and Midas boy or girl names?

Homer is primarily a boy name. Midas is primarily a boy name.

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