Homer vs Rai

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

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Rai

Boy #3,971 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"trust, reliance"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Indian Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,971
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Homer Rank #4,124
Rai Rank #3,971

Rai is more popular, ranked #3971 vs #4124 for Homer.

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

Rai ___

  • Rai Alexander
  • Rai James
  • Rai Theodore
  • Rai Kenji
  • Rai Yuki

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Homer

Virgil Achilles Clio Odysseus Penelope

If you choose Rai

Kai Hana Sora Rei Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Homer or Rai more popular?

Rai is more popular, ranked #3971 compared to Homer at #4124 in the United States.

What do Homer and Rai mean?

Homer means "pledge, hostage" (Greek origin). Rai means "trust, reliance" (Japanese origin).

Are Homer and Rai boy or girl names?

Homer is primarily a boy name. Rai is primarily a boy name.

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