Homer Doss

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Homer Doss — Greek
60K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Homer Doss 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 Doss: Alan Doss (born 1945), British United Nations official and foundation president Alan Doss [see: Galactic Cowboys] (born ?), American drummer, keyboardist, bass guitarist, manager, and producer Barrett Doss (born 1989), American actor and singer Barry Doss (born ?), American politician Bill Doss (1968–2012), American musician and record company founder Conya Doss (born 1972), American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Debi Doss (born ?), American-born British photographer and singer Desmond Doss (1919–2006), American army corporal and combat medic; only conscientious objector to eve. 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: Doss

English

Alan Doss (born 1945), British United Nations official and foundation president Alan Doss [see: Galactic Cowboys] (born ?), American drummer, keyboardist, bass guitarist, manager, and producer Barrett Doss (born 1989), American actor and singer Barry Doss (born ?), American politician Bill Doss (1968–2012), American musician and record company founder Conya Doss (born 1972), American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Debi Doss (born ?), American-born British photographer and singer Desmond Doss (1919–2006), American army corporal and combat medic; only conscientious objector to eve.

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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 Doss

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 Doss:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Personality Number

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

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 Doss?
The surname Doss originates from English. Alan Doss (born 1945), British United Nations official and foundation president Alan Doss [see: Galactic Cowboys] (born ?), American drummer, keyboardist, bass guitarist, manager, and producer Barrett Doss (born 1989), American actor and singer Barry Doss (born ?), American politician Bill Doss (1968–2012), American musician and record company founder Conya Doss (born 1972), American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Debi Doss (born ?), American-born British photographer and singer Desmond Doss (1919–2006), American army corporal and combat medic; only conscientious objector to eve.
What are the origins of the name Homer Doss?
The name Homer Doss combines two different traditions: the first name Homer has Greek roots, while the surname Doss originates from English.
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