Homer Barry

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Homer Barry — Greek
60K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Homer Barry is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Homer is a masculine given name of Greek origin. Homer is both a masculine given name and a surname. The ancient Greek poet Homer and cartoon character Homer Simpson are particularly prominent holders of the name. Given name Homer Burton Adkins (1892–1949), American chemist Homer Martin Adkins (1890–1964), Governor of Arkansas Homer D. Angell (1875–1968), American politician Homer Banks (1941–2003), African-American songwriter, singer and record producer Homer G. Barber (1830–1909), American politician Homer Brightman (1901–1988), American screenwriter Homer M. Butler (1904–1982), American newspaper editor and politician Homer E. The surname Barry: Aaron Barry (born 1992), Irish soccer player Abdourahmane Barry (born 2000), French footballer Abubakr Barry (born 2000), Gambian footballer Adam Barry (born 1981), English musician Aideen Barry (born 1979), Irish visual artist Al Barry (1930–2022), American football player Alda Milner-Barry (1893–1938), British cryptanalyst and academic Alexander G. Barry (1892–1952), American attorney and politician from Oregon Alfred Barry (1826–1910), Anglican Bishop of Sydney; son of Charles Barry A. Homer is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 60K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Homer reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Homer

Greek

Homer is both a masculine given name and a surname. The ancient Greek poet Homer and cartoon character Homer Simpson are particularly prominent holders of the name. Given name Homer Burton Adkins (1892–1949), American chemist Homer Martin Adkins (1890–1964), Governor of Arkansas Homer D. Angell (1875–1968), American politician Homer Banks (1941–2003), African-American songwriter, singer and record producer Homer G. Barber (1830–1909), American politician Homer Brightman (1901–1988), American screenwriter Homer M. Butler (1904–1982), American newspaper editor and politician Homer E.

Surname: Barry

French

Aaron Barry (born 1992), Irish soccer player Abdourahmane Barry (born 2000), French footballer Abubakr Barry (born 2000), Gambian footballer Adam Barry (born 1981), English musician Aideen Barry (born 1979), Irish visual artist Al Barry (1930–2022), American football player Alda Milner-Barry (1893–1938), British cryptanalyst and academic Alexander G. Barry (1892–1952), American attorney and politician from Oregon Alfred Barry (1826–1910), Anglican Bishop of Sydney; son of Charles Barry A.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Homer is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 11%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Homer by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Homer Barry

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Homer Barry:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Homer?
The first name Homer originates from Greek. Homer is both a masculine given name and a surname. The ancient Greek poet Homer and cartoon character Homer Simpson are particularly prominent holders of the name. Given name Homer Burton Adkins (1892–1949), American chemist Homer Martin Adkins (1890–1964), Governor of Arkansas Homer D. Angell (1875–1968), American politician Homer Banks (1941–2003), African-American songwriter, singer and record producer Homer G. Barber (1830–1909), American politician Homer Brightman (1901–1988), American screenwriter Homer M. Butler (1904–1982), American newspaper editor and politician Homer E.
When was Homer most popular?
The name Homer reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Barry?
The surname Barry originates from French. Aaron Barry (born 1992), Irish soccer player Abdourahmane Barry (born 2000), French footballer Abubakr Barry (born 2000), Gambian footballer Adam Barry (born 1981), English musician Aideen Barry (born 1979), Irish visual artist Al Barry (1930–2022), American football player Alda Milner-Barry (1893–1938), British cryptanalyst and academic Alexander G. Barry (1892–1952), American attorney and politician from Oregon Alfred Barry (1826–1910), Anglican Bishop of Sydney; son of Charles Barry A.
What are the origins of the name Homer Barry?
The name Homer Barry combines two different traditions: the first name Homer has Greek roots, while the surname Barry originates from French.
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