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Omer

♂ Boy

Pronounced OHM-ehr /ˈoʊm.ɛr/Low

Meaning: Sheaf or measure of grain; associated with the Hebrew omer offering and harvest.Low

In 30 seconds: Omer is a Hebrew name meaning a 'sheaf' or 'measure of grain', tied to the harvest.
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Origin LowHebrew, Arabic, Turkish
MeaningSheaf or measure of grain; associated with the Hebrew omer offering and harvest.
U.S. rank (2025)#2103 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births70 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1918
Total births (all-time)≈ 8,854

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191818802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Omer comes from Hebrew, where it names a sheaf or a measure of grain and is bound up with the omer offering brought at harvest. The name carries that agricultural and ritual sense within Jewish tradition. It has also taken hold in Turkish and Albanian use, as with the Albanian head of state Omer Nishani and the Turkish film director Ömer Lütfi Akad.

Short and open-sounding, the name reaches across Hebrew, Turkish and Albanian communities while keeping its harvest meaning at the root.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Omer is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name - Omer — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Omer Nishani (1887–1954)
    Albanian politician who served as head of state of Albania.
  • ★Ömer Lütfi Akad (1916–2011)
    Turkish film director, a pioneer of Turkish cinema.

If you like Omer…

Amir— another short Semitic-rooted boys' name with a similar sound
Omar— the near-identical name widely used in Arabic
Eitan— another contemporary Hebrew boys' name
Ender— shares the -er ending
Eder— lands in the same popularity range

Frequently Asked

What does the name Omer mean?

Omer is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Uncertain tradition.

How do you pronounce Omer?

It's commonly said OHM-ehr /ˈoʊm.ɛr/.

Is Omer a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Omer is used as a boy name.

How popular is Omer?

In 2024, Omer ranked #2105 in the U.S. for boys, with 71 births recorded.

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