The baby name Homere is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'english': 'ˈhoʊmər', 'french': 'ɔ.mɛʁ', 'respelling': 'HOH-mer (EN), oh-MAIR (FR)'}.
Homere is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Homere is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'english': 'ˈhoʊmər', 'french': 'ɔ.mɛʁ', 'respelling': 'HOH-mer (EN), oh-MAIR (FR)'}.
Homere is Greek in Origin.
Homere is the French-influenced form of Homer, ultimately from Ancient Greek Ὅμηρος (Hómēros). In French it appears as Homère, often rendered Homere without the accent in English contexts. The etymology is disputed: it may derive from Greek hómēros, “pledge, hostage,” or be linked to the verb ὁμηρέω, “to accompany, be a companion.” The popular play on “blind” is a later folk etymology rather than a historical meaning.
Use of the name owes everything to the legendary epic poet credited with the Iliad and the Odyssey, giving Homere a learned, literary aura. Homer was fashionable in the English‑speaking world during the 19th and early 20th centuries, then declined; the French Homère/Homere has remained uncommon, with sporadic use in Quebec and the Caribbean. International variants include Homer (English), Homère (French), Homero (Spanish/Portuguese), Omero (Italian), and Ómiros (Όμηρος, Modern Greek).
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HT | Boys | 0 | #34 | 1 | 903 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| France | Boys | 1989 | #345 | 3 | 1,730 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #573 | 3 | 12,054 |
| LB | 0 | #687 | 4 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
Homere is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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