Omri

Boy Name #3,139 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Syllables

An ancient Hebrew king's name — powerful and rare

Hebrew Jewish Israeli Biblical

Spiritual Strong Vintage Literary Classic

Meaning & Origin

"eloquent, verbose speaker"

Origin: Hebrew

Language: Hebrew

Things to Know About This Name

King Omri of Israel was considered wicked in the Biblical account — context-dependent

The Story of Omri

Omri is a Hebrew name appearing in the Old Testament, possibly meaning my sheaf (of grain) from the Hebrew omer (a measure of grain). Some scholars derive it from a root meaning eloquent speaker. In the Bible, Omri was the sixth king of the northern Kingdom of Israel in the 9th century BC — a powerful king who founded the city of Samaria, though the Bible judges him harshly for leading Israel into idolatry. Despite the Biblical king's reputation, the name has remained in use in Jewish communities.

Omri is a popular name in modern Israel, where Biblical names are widely used regardless of the moral reputation of their historical bearers. It has a clean, two-syllable sound that works well in modern Israeli and diaspora Jewish naming. The name is rare in non-Jewish communities, giving it a distinctive quality.

King Omri was historically significant enough that Assyrian records referred to Israel as the House of Omri for generations after his dynasty ended. Despite his negative Biblical portrayal, he was clearly a powerful political figure who put Israel on the ancient Near Eastern map. In modern Israel, the name sheds its historical baggage and is simply a clean, classic Hebrew name.

Fun Facts

King Omri was so powerful that Assyrian records called Israel 'the house of Omri' for 150 years after his dynasty ended
The omer is a Biblical unit of dry measure used for grain — Omri literally means my omer
Omri is one of the few Biblical royal names that has been reclaimed in modern Israeli culture

Omri in Other Languages

Greek Αμβρί

Hebrew עָמְרִי

Aramaic Omri

English Omri

Famous People Named Omri

Omri Casspi

Athlete

1988

Israeli professional basketball player who became the first Israeli to play in the NBA (2009)

King Omri

Military

Sixth king of Israel (c. 885–874 BC) who founded Samaria and established a powerful dynasty; mentioned in Biblical and A...

Sixth king of Israel (c. 885–874 BC) who founded Samaria and established a powerful dynasty; mentioned in Biblical and Assyrian records

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2
Popularity Rank: #3,139
Total SSA Count: 39
Cultural Origins: Hebrew Jewish Israeli Biblical
Pronunciation: Easy
Formality: Formal
Cross-Cultural Ease: Low

Pairs Well With

Omri David Omri Eli Omri Nathan Omri Jonah Omri Asher Omri Levi

Sibling Names

Ezra Asher Shai Noa Shira Amir

Also a Girl Name

Omri is also used as a girl name, ranked #12667.

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Similar Names

Omer Lamar Amor Umar Amir Amin Amar Anwar

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Frequently Asked Questions About Omri

What does the name Omri mean?

"eloquent, verbose speaker" (from Hebrew). Omri is a Hebrew name appearing in the Old Testament, possibly meaning my sheaf (of grain) from the Hebrew omer (a measure of grain). Some scholars derive it from a root meaning eloquent speaker. In the Bible, Omri was the sixth king of the northern Kingdom of Israel in the 9th century BC — a powerful king who founded the city of Samaria, though the Bible judges him harshly for leading Israel into idolatry. Despite the Biblical king's reputation, the name has remained in use in Jewish communities.

What is the origin of the name Omri?

Omri has Hebrew, Jewish, Israeli, and Biblical origins. In Hebrew, it means "eloquent, verbose speaker".

Is Omri a boy or girl name?

Omri is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #3139. As a girl name, it is ranked #12667. Omri is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Omri?

Omri is currently ranked #3139 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are good middle names for Omri?

Popular middle name pairings include Omri David, Omri Eli, Omri Nathan, Omri Jonah, Omri Asher, and Omri Levi.

What are good sibling names for Omri?

Names that pair well with Omri as siblings include Ezra, Asher, Shai, Noa, Shira, and Amir.

How many syllables does Omri have?

Omri has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.

Is Omri a common or rare name?

Omri is an uncommon name, ranked #3139 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Omri

Omri is a boy name with Hebrew, Jewish, Israeli, and Biblical origins . The name means "eloquent, verbose speaker" in Hebrew .

Is Omri a boy or girl name? Omri is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #3,139 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #12,667. Omri is more commonly used as a boy name.

Omri is currently ranked #3,139 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

The name Omri has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.