At a Glance: Name: Homer – Meaning: Name of the ancient Greek epic poet; the meaning is uncertain, though it is often linked to Greek 'homeros' (hostage, pledge) – Origin: Greek – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: HOH-mer
Homer is a Greek boy's name meaning “Name of the ancient Greek epic poet; the meaning is uncertain, though it is often linked to Greek 'homeros' (hostage, pledge)”. It appears in 6 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Homer
Meaning: Name of the ancient Greek epic poet; the meaning is uncertain, though it is often linked to Greek 'homeros' (hostage, pledge).
Origin: Greek.
How to Pronounce Homer
Phonetic: HOH-mer IPA: /ˈhoʊmər/
Popularity of Homer
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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