Homer Mayes

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Homer Mayes — Greek
60K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Homer Mayes 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 Mayes: Adrian Mayes (born 1980), American football player Alan Mayes (born 1953), English footballer Bernard Mayes (1929–2014), British-American lecturer and author Clifford Mayes (born 1953), American professor of education Clyde Mayes (born 1953), American professional basketball player Colin Mayes (born 1948), Canadian politician Derrick Mayes (born 1974), American football player Frances Mayes (born 1940), American university professor, poet, memoirist, essayist, and novelist Ian Mayes, British journalist and editor Jeff Mayes (born 1971), American politician Joel B. 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: Mayes

English

Adrian Mayes (born 1980), American football player Alan Mayes (born 1953), English footballer Bernard Mayes (1929–2014), British-American lecturer and author Clifford Mayes (born 1953), American professor of education Clyde Mayes (born 1953), American professional basketball player Colin Mayes (born 1948), Canadian politician Derrick Mayes (born 1974), American football player Frances Mayes (born 1940), American university professor, poet, memoirist, essayist, and novelist Ian Mayes, British journalist and editor Jeff Mayes (born 1971), American politician Joel B.

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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 Mayes

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 Mayes:

5
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Mayes?
The surname Mayes originates from English. Adrian Mayes (born 1980), American football player Alan Mayes (born 1953), English footballer Bernard Mayes (1929–2014), British-American lecturer and author Clifford Mayes (born 1953), American professor of education Clyde Mayes (born 1953), American professional basketball player Colin Mayes (born 1948), Canadian politician Derrick Mayes (born 1974), American football player Frances Mayes (born 1940), American university professor, poet, memoirist, essayist, and novelist Ian Mayes, British journalist and editor Jeff Mayes (born 1971), American politician Joel B.
What are the origins of the name Homer Mayes?
The name Homer Mayes combines two different traditions: the first name Homer has Greek roots, while the surname Mayes originates from English.
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