Homer
Meaning
"pledge, hostage"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,124
- Total SSA Count
- 26
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Home, Hom
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"pledge, hostage"
Origin: Greek
"homestead on the rock"
Origin: Cornish
Tremaine is more popular, ranked #4103 vs #4124 for Homer.
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Tremaine is more popular, ranked #4103 compared to Homer at #4124 in the United States.
Homer means "pledge, hostage" (Greek origin). Tremaine means "homestead on the rock" (Cornish origin).
Homer is primarily a boy name. Tremaine is primarily a boy name.