Tamer

♂ Boy

Pronounced TAH-mer /ˈtɑː.mɛr/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Tamer, 'one who sells or is rich in dates' (from tamr, 'dried dates'); also a widely used Turkish name. A warm, well-established name.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Arabic and Turkish name: Tamer means 'one who deals in dates' (said 'TAH-mer'). Established and rare here.

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Origin MediumArabic, Turkish

MeaningFrom the Arabic Tamer, 'one who sells or is rich in dates' (from tamr, 'dried dates'); also a widely used Turkish name. A warm, well-established name.

U.S. rank (2023)#13945 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 793

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Tamer comes from the Arabic for 'one who sells or is rich in dates' (from tamr) and is also a widely used Turkish name. Well-established across the region, it reads warm and grounded — rare in the U.S. (said 'TAH-mer').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Arab and Turkish communities. Rare, warm, and established.

Did you know? Tamer is Arabic for 'one who deals in dates' (from tamr, 'dried dates') and a common Turkish name — warm and well-established (said 'TAH-mer').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Tamer — Arabic 'one who deals in dates'; also Turkish

Variations

TamirTamorTammer

Nicknames

TamMer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tamer mean?

Tamer is Arabic for 'one who deals in dates' (from tamr) and a common Turkish name.

How do you pronounce Tamer?

It's said TAH-mer /ˈtɑː.mɛr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tamer a boy or girl name?

Tamer is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Tamer?

Tamer is a rare name in the U.S.