Is Omer a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Omer is commonly used as a Boy name.

It’s currently ranked #853 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Omer Boy

Popularity: #853 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationOH-mer / ˈoʊ.mər

Hebrew; Turkish

Meaning

Hebrew: sheaf of grain; Turkish: a name derived from the Arabic 'Umar', meaning flourishing or long-lived.

Historical & Cultural Background

In Hebrew culture, Omer is associated with the biblical term for a measure of grain, particularly during the counting of the Omer, a period between Passover and Shavuot. In Turkish culture, it is often linked to the Arabic name 'Umar', which has historical significance due to notable figures in Islamic history. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, reflecting a blend of agricultural and life-affirming themes.

Trend Summary

The name Omer has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a modest presence in recent years.

Similar Names

Omar Amir Amin Odin Oren Oriel Oran

Variants

Omar
Omeru

International Variants

Omar (Arabic)
Omer (Turkish)
Omer (Hebrew)

Famous people named Omer

Omer Khayyam was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and poet known for his contributions to mathematics and his famous work, the Rubaiyat.

Omer Asik is a Turkish professional basketball player who has played in the NBA and represented Turkey in international competitions.

Omer Sharif was an Egyptian actor known for his roles in classic films such as 'Lawrence of Arabia' and 'Doctor Zhivago'.

Omer Bar-Lev is an Israeli politician and former member of the Knesset, known for his work in the Israeli government.

Fictional characters named Omer

Omer is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his humorous antics.

Omer is a character in the novel 'The Last Temptation of Christ' by Nikos Kazantzakis, representing a complex figure in the narrative.

Sibling Suggestions

Noah Eli Isaac Levi Samuel Micah

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Omer was first seen in the United States in 1880. Omer has ranked as high as #649 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Kentucky, New York, Indiana, Massachusetts, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Omer has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Omer (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
NY	9	47%
FL	5	26%
MA	5	26%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	29
1881	24
1882	30
1883	23
1884	32
1885	18
1886	36
1887	22
1888	29
1889	27
1890	34
1891	38
1892	23
1893	31
1894	24
1895	26
1896	38
1897	22
1898	34
1899	24
1900	21
1901	21
1902	31
1903	22
1904	20
1905	18
1906	23
1907	35
1908	39
1909	24
1910	38
1911	30
1912	89
1913	110
1914	146
1915	189
1916	176
1917	171
1918	234
1919	199
1920	190
1921	217
1922	226
1923	190
1924	181
1925	173
1926	165
1927	157
1928	144
1929	143
1930	136
1931	117
1932	122
1933	99
1934	93
1935	92
1936	76
1937	76
1938	79
1939	74
1940	70
1941	84
1942	73
1943	72
1944	53
1945	54
1946	49
1947	71
1948	49
1949	45
1950	49
1951	39
1952	40
1953	42
1954	45
1955	29
1956	38
1957	31
1958	38
1959	32
1960	31
1961	37
1962	26
1963	21
1964	26
1965	13
1966	25
1967	14
1968	20
1969	19
1970	14
1971	20
1972	19
1973	20
1974	23
1975	19
1976	17
1977	18
1978	22
1979	25
1980	32
1981	23
1982	24
1983	27
1984	31
1985	23
1986	23
1987	36
1988	28
1989	29
1990	29
1991	31
1992	35
1993	39
1994	47
1995	44
1996	49
1997	53
1998	66
1999	48
2000	55
2001	55
2002	62
2003	57
2004	64
2005	59
2006	74
2007	54
2008	70
2009	54
2010	72
2011	60
2012	59
2013	85
2014	70
2015	75
2016	82
2017	74
2018	92
2019	80
2020	71
2021	54
2022	72
2023	64
2024	71