Homer vs Tremaine

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

All Clear

Tremaine

Boy #4,103 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"homestead on the rock"

Origin: Cornish

Cultural Roots

American African American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,103
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tre, Trey

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Homer Rank #4,124
Tremaine Rank #4,103

Tremaine is more popular, ranked #4103 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

Tremaine ___

  • Tremaine James
  • Tremaine Michael
  • Tremaine Louis
  • Tremaine Alexander
  • Tremaine Devon
  • Tremaine Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Homer

Virgil Achilles Clio Odysseus Penelope

If you choose Tremaine

Darius Tyrone Damien Breanna Chanel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Homer or Tremaine more popular?

Tremaine is more popular, ranked #4103 compared to Homer at #4124 in the United States.

What do Homer and Tremaine mean?

Homer means "pledge, hostage" (Greek origin). Tremaine means "homestead on the rock" (Cornish origin).

Are Homer and Tremaine boy or girl names?

Homer is primarily a boy name. Tremaine is primarily a boy name.

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