Homer Pearce

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Homer Pearce — Greek
60K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Homer Pearce 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 Pearce: Adam Pearce (born 1978), American professional wrestler Adrienne Pearce, South African actress Al Pearce (1898–1961), American comedian, singer and banjoist Alec Pearce (1910–1982), English cricketer Alex Pearce (born 1988), English footballer Alexander Pearce (1790–1824), escapee from Macquarie Harbour Penal Station Alice Pearce (1917–1966), American actress Allan Pearce (born 1983), New Zealand soccer player Andy Pearce (born 1966), English footballer Austin Pearce (1921–2004), British manager Barcley Pearce (born 1970), Canadian ice hockey player Beth Pearce, Vermont government official Bil. 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: Pearce

English

Adam Pearce (born 1978), American professional wrestler Adrienne Pearce, South African actress Al Pearce (1898–1961), American comedian, singer and banjoist Alec Pearce (1910–1982), English cricketer Alex Pearce (born 1988), English footballer Alexander Pearce (1790–1824), escapee from Macquarie Harbour Penal Station Alice Pearce (1917–1966), American actress Allan Pearce (born 1983), New Zealand soccer player Andy Pearce (born 1966), English footballer Austin Pearce (1921–2004), British manager Barcley Pearce (born 1970), Canadian ice hockey player Beth Pearce, Vermont government official Bil.

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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 Pearce

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 Pearce:

8
Expression Number

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

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

4
Personality Number

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

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 Pearce?
The surname Pearce originates from English. Adam Pearce (born 1978), American professional wrestler Adrienne Pearce, South African actress Al Pearce (1898–1961), American comedian, singer and banjoist Alec Pearce (1910–1982), English cricketer Alex Pearce (born 1988), English footballer Alexander Pearce (1790–1824), escapee from Macquarie Harbour Penal Station Alice Pearce (1917–1966), American actress Allan Pearce (born 1983), New Zealand soccer player Andy Pearce (born 1966), English footballer Austin Pearce (1921–2004), British manager Barcley Pearce (born 1970), Canadian ice hockey player Beth Pearce, Vermont government official Bil.
What are the origins of the name Homer Pearce?
The name Homer Pearce combines two different traditions: the first name Homer has Greek roots, while the surname Pearce originates from English.
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