Homer Mayer

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Homer Mayer — Greek
60K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Homer Mayer 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 Mayer: Surname Adolf Mayer (1843–1942), a German-Dutch virologist Albrecht Mayer (born 1965), German classical oboist Arno J. Mayer (1926–2023), Luxembourgish historian Arthur Mayer (1886–1981), film producer and distributor who worked with Joseph Burstyn Auguste Étienne François Mayer (1805–1890), French naval painter Ben Mayer (1925–2000), amateur astronomer Bernadette Mayer (1945–2022), American poet and author Bianca Mayer (born 1979), German musician and singer Brantz Mayer (1809–1879), American writer Carl Mayer (1894–1944), Austrian-German screenwriter Christa Mayer, German mezzo-soprano Chris. 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: Mayer

French

Surname Adolf Mayer (1843–1942), a German-Dutch virologist Albrecht Mayer (born 1965), German classical oboist Arno J. Mayer (1926–2023), Luxembourgish historian Arthur Mayer (1886–1981), film producer and distributor who worked with Joseph Burstyn Auguste Étienne François Mayer (1805–1890), French naval painter Ben Mayer (1925–2000), amateur astronomer Bernadette Mayer (1945–2022), American poet and author Bianca Mayer (born 1979), German musician and singer Brantz Mayer (1809–1879), American writer Carl Mayer (1894–1944), Austrian-German screenwriter Christa Mayer, German mezzo-soprano Chris.

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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 Mayer

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 Mayer:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

8
Soul Urge Number

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

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Mayer?
The surname Mayer originates from French. Surname Adolf Mayer (1843–1942), a German-Dutch virologist Albrecht Mayer (born 1965), German classical oboist Arno J. Mayer (1926–2023), Luxembourgish historian Arthur Mayer (1886–1981), film producer and distributor who worked with Joseph Burstyn Auguste Étienne François Mayer (1805–1890), French naval painter Ben Mayer (1925–2000), amateur astronomer Bernadette Mayer (1945–2022), American poet and author Bianca Mayer (born 1979), German musician and singer Brantz Mayer (1809–1879), American writer Carl Mayer (1894–1944), Austrian-German screenwriter Christa Mayer, German mezzo-soprano Chris.
What are the origins of the name Homer Mayer?
The name Homer Mayer combines two different traditions: the first name Homer has Greek roots, while the surname Mayer originates from French.
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