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Homer

Homer ranks #395 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 13 places, 102 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #443 among boy cat names.
Homer's popularity trend

Homer's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2009.

0.01%0.02%0.03%0.04%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
102
across 13 places
Popularity rank
#395
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
−381
2020 → 2025
Gender split
99% boys
1% girls99% boys
What does Homer mean?
/ˈhoʊməɹ/2 syllablesOrigin: Ancient Greek

Homer is best known as the name of the ancient Greek poet credited with the Iliad and the Odyssey, two foundational works of Western literature. The origin of "Homeros" itself is debated among scholars, and no single meaning is widely agreed upon.

Literary and a touch whimsical, Homer suits a pet with a thoughtful, old-fashioned charm — a fitting nod to a legendary storyteller.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Homer shows up

Homer's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

CambridgeUnited States of America0.1%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%
BurnsideAustralia0.0%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%
PlayfordAustralia0.0%
Maple RidgeCanada0.0%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%
SeattleUnited States of America0.0%

Names like Homer

HomieBoomerPalmerElmerKramerHammerMortimerBeamerDreamerZoomerCharmerGomer