Homer Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Homer Name at a Glance

Name	Homer
Meaning	Security. Helmet maker. Pool in a hollow. Famous Bearer: Homer, the Greek poet who authored the Iliad and the Odyssey.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Homer Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Homer means “Security. Helmet maker. Pool in a hollow. Famous Bearer: Homer, the Greek poet who authored the Iliad and the Odyssey”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Homer Name Origin

Our database records Homer under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Homer a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Homer is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Homer

When considering Homer for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.