Homer

Q: Is Homer a boy or girl name?

Homer is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #70927, and as a boy name it ranks #4124.

Q: How popular is the name Homer?

Homer is ranked #70927 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ h-OHM-er ]

Girl Name #70,927 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Homer is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-OHM-er.

Parents who love the name Homer often also consider Hortense, Hope, Honora .

Popularity Over Time

#70,927

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #70,927
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Hom Hoy Homie

Middle Name Ideas

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Homer Eliza

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Homer Brooklyn

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Homer Claire

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Also a Boy Name

Homer is also used as a boy name, ranked #4124.

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Similar Names

Hortense Hope Honora Howard Homer Horace Houston Horatio

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Frequently Asked Questions About Homer

Is Homer a boy or girl name?

Homer is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #70927. As a boy name, it is ranked #4124. Homer is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Homer?

Homer is pronounced h-OHM-er.

How popular is the name Homer?

Homer is currently ranked #70927 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Homer?

Common nicknames for Homer include Hom, Hoy, and Homie.

Is Homer a common or rare name?

Homer is an uncommon name, ranked #70927 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Homer

Homer is a girl name .

Is Homer a boy or girl name? Homer is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,927 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,124. Homer is more commonly used as a boy name.

Homer is currently ranked #70,927 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Homer include Hom, Hoy, and Homie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.