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Tomer

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Tomer

Pronounced TOH-mer /ˈtoʊ.mɛr/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Tomer, 'palm tree' — a symbol of uprightness, grace, and fruitfulness in Hebrew tradition. Green and dignified.Low

In 30 seconds: A graceful Hebrew name: Tomer means 'palm tree' (said 'TOH-mer'). Green and upright.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Tomer, 'palm tree' — a symbol of uprightness, grace, and fruitfulness in Hebrew tradition. Green and dignified.
U.S. rank (2021)#13890 ↘ Falling
2021 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 444
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019822021

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

Tomer is Hebrew for 'palm tree,' an emblem of grace and uprightness. It reads dignified and green, and is rare in the U.S. (said 'TOH-mer').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Israel. Rare, dignified, and green.

Did you know? Tomer is Hebrew for 'palm tree' — a symbol of uprightness, grace, and fruitfulness — a green, dignified name popular in Israel (said 'TOH-mer').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Tomer — Hebrew; 'palm tree'

Variations

TomarTommerTomerr

Nicknames

TomTomi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tomer mean?

Tomer is Hebrew for 'palm tree.'

How do you pronounce Tomer?

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

Is Tomer a boy or girl name?

Tomer is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Tomer?

Tomer is a rare name in the U.S.

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