Homer vs Tillman

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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Tillman

Boy #3,978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who tills the land, farmer"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,978
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Till, Tilly, Tim

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Popularity Comparison

Homer Rank #4,124
Tillman Rank #3,978

Tillman is more popular, ranked #3978 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

Tillman ___

  • Tillman James
  • Tillman Lee
  • Tillman Wayne
  • Tillman Scott
  • Tillman Ray
  • Tillman Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Homer

Virgil Achilles Clio Odysseus Penelope

If you choose Tillman

Fletcher Harlow Grover Sutton Emmett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Homer or Tillman more popular?

Tillman is more popular, ranked #3978 compared to Homer at #4124 in the United States.

What do Homer and Tillman mean?

Homer means "pledge, hostage" (Greek origin). Tillman means "one who tills the land, farmer" (Old English origin).

Are Homer and Tillman boy or girl names?

Homer is primarily a boy name. Tillman is primarily a boy name.

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