What does the name Omer mean?

Omer is a boy name of Hebrew origin: sheaf of grain.

When was the name Omer most popular?

In US Social Security records since 1890, Omer peaked in the 1890s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

What are names similar to Omer?

Names similar to Omer in origin and style include Asher, Abner, Eder, Noah, Jair.

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Omer

boy name

Origin

Hebrew

Syllables

Peak era

1890s/2020s

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

sheaf of grain

Popularity, 1890–2024

peak 1890s2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Omer peaked in the 1890s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

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Popularity in Brazil

34 people · the #86,756 first name in Brazil · median age 30

Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022

Names that fit alongside Omer

Asher Abner Eder Noah Jair Meir

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