Homer vs Jebediah

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
Nicknames
Home, Hom

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Homer Rank #4,124
Jebediah Rank #4,315

Homer is more popular, ranked #4124 vs #4315 for Jebediah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Homer ___

  • Homer James
  • Homer Lee
  • Homer Dale
  • Homer Ray
  • Homer Dean
  • Homer Earl

Jebediah ___

  • Jebediah Thomas
  • Jebediah Samuel
  • Jebediah Wayne
  • Jebediah Lee
  • Jebediah Aaron
  • Jebediah James

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If you choose Jebediah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Homer or Jebediah more popular?

Homer is more popular, ranked #4124 compared to Jebediah at #4315 in the United States.

What do Homer and Jebediah mean?

Homer means "pledge, hostage" (Greek origin). Jebediah means "friend of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Homer and Jebediah boy or girl names?

Homer is primarily a boy name. Jebediah is primarily a boy name.

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