Why Homer Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Homer” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Homer” is of Greek origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.

Your name in reverse order is “Remoh.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Mohre.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Homer

The true meaning of ‘Homer’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Homer is a name that signifies a freedom-loving and free-spirited individual. Nothing is conventional with your love of change and adventure. You make sensible decisions very quickly, especially in a dangerous or difficult situation. You are inquisitive and often ask others “Why this?,” “Why that?,” or just plain “Why?.” Multi-tasking is a breeze for you – eat and watch TV at the same time!

Your heart’s desire is to settle conflicts and create harmony. Natural born peacemaker and a spiritual idealist are some of the words that describe you. You specialize in religion, philosophy, and less traditional forms of healing. The quest for enlightenment is one of your life-long pursuits. You are aware of the thoughts and feelings of others and makes you selective in choosing your friends.

When people hear the name Homer, they perceive you as someone who is full of life, uplifting, inspiring, and even charming. You are the life of the party with your lively, intelligent, and witty personality. Others will find you as strikingly attractive and like being the center of attention. You look younger than your age and love beautiful clothes and pieces of jewelry. You have a good sense of humor.

Money comes and goes for you. Your vision can make you a lot of money and tend to lose it fast. You learn through experience and not easily discouraged. The second brain in your gut makes you alert, aware, watchful and prefers to be alone. Try to spend some of your time outdoors.

Your most likely vocation: public relation officer, sales executive, manager of tourism or transportation, industrialist, game organizer, legal practitioner, dramatist, reporter, administrator, gambler, occultist, psychologist, religious zealot.

Lucky colors: Light gray, light shades of nearly any other color

Lucky gem(s): Light-colored stones

Lucky day(s): Tuesday

Lucky botanicals: Hazel, marjoram, oats, parsley, mushroom, parsnips, all types of nuts

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Is The Name Homer Popular?

“Homer” is not a popular baby boy’s name in Wisconsin as reported in the 1919 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 13 babies in Wisconsin have the same name as you in 1919. A total of 1,558 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1920 with a total of 1,722 babies. That’s a lot of baby Homers.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Homer” was recorded 61,232 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Homers to occupy the country of Greenland with an estimated population of 56,643.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 205 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1880 with a rank of #76 nationwide and was registered 205 times as a baby boy’s name. Homer became a popular boy’s name in the state of West Virginia in the year 1911. It ranked #35 with 20 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1928 in the state of Texas with 141 baby boys.

This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of West Virginia for 35 years from 1910 to 1947 (may not be consecutive).

For the past seven decades (1954 to 2023), the name “Homer” was recorded 8,018 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Homer, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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