Homer Carr

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Homer Carr — Greek
60K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Homer Carr 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 Carr: Carr is a common surname in northern England, a variant of Kerr, meaning "brushwood wet ground" in Middle English. The Old Norse kjarr means a "brushwood, thicket or copse" and may also come from the ancient Norse Kjarr translation meaning Kaiser from Caesar Kerr is also a Scottish variant, often from the Norse and (particularly on the west coast and Arran) from the Gaelic ciar, meaning "dusky". Carr is also a common surname in Ireland, where it often derives from the nickname, gearr, meaning "short of height". In some cases it is thought to come from the Welsh word cawr, meaning giant. 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: Carr

Norse

Carr is a common surname in northern England, a variant of Kerr, meaning "brushwood wet ground" in Middle English. The Old Norse kjarr means a "brushwood, thicket or copse" and may also come from the ancient Norse Kjarr translation meaning Kaiser from Caesar Kerr is also a Scottish variant, often from the Norse and (particularly on the west coast and Arran) from the Gaelic ciar, meaning "dusky". Carr is also a common surname in Ireland, where it often derives from the nickname, gearr, meaning "short of height". In some cases it is thought to come from the Welsh word cawr, meaning giant.

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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 Carr

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 Carr:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Soul Urge Number

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

6
Personality Number

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

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 Carr?
The surname Carr originates from Norse. Carr is a common surname in northern England, a variant of Kerr, meaning "brushwood wet ground" in Middle English. The Old Norse kjarr means a "brushwood, thicket or copse" and may also come from the ancient Norse Kjarr translation meaning Kaiser from Caesar Kerr is also a Scottish variant, often from the Norse and (particularly on the west coast and Arran) from the Gaelic ciar, meaning "dusky". Carr is also a common surname in Ireland, where it often derives from the nickname, gearr, meaning "short of height". In some cases it is thought to come from the Welsh word cawr, meaning giant.
What are the origins of the name Homer Carr?
The name Homer Carr combines two different traditions: the first name Homer has Greek roots, while the surname Carr originates from Norse.
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