Lemuel vs Omer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lemuel

Boy #2,131 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,131
Total SSA Count
69
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lem, Lemmy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Omer

Boy #2,098 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sheaf of grain; biblical unit of measure"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Turkish Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,098
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lemuel Rank #2,131
Omer Rank #2,098

Omer is more popular, ranked #2098 vs #2131 for Lemuel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lemuel ___

  • Lemuel James
  • Lemuel John
  • Lemuel David
  • Lemuel Thomas
  • Lemuel Paul
  • Lemuel Nathan

Omer ___

  • Omer David
  • Omer Eitan
  • Omer Noam
  • Omer Lior
  • Omer Tal
  • Omer Gad

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lemuel

Samuel Ezekiel Ezra Naomi Ruth

If you choose Omer

Noam Tamar Yael Eitan Noa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lemuel or Omer more popular?

Omer is more popular, ranked #2098 compared to Lemuel at #2131 in the United States.

What do Lemuel and Omer mean?

Lemuel means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin). Omer means "sheaf of grain; biblical unit of measure" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lemuel and Omer boy or girl names?

Lemuel is primarily a boy name. Omer is primarily a boy name.

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