Homer

Boy

Greek origin · /HOH-mer/ · literary

Meaning: From Greek Homeros, meaning hostage or pledge, borne by the epic poet of the Iliad and Odyssey.

Popularity 94/1002 syllablesPeaked 1920↓ Falling

Insights

Most popular in the 1920s.

Today, Homer is one of the most common baby names (popularity 94/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

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