Homer

At a glance

Homer is the #702 dog name in our records. About 1 in 2,478 male dogs is called Homer, and the name is rising.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Homer?

#702dog name of 19,856
1 in 2,478male dogs
187dogs in the records
#2,735cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 2%Boys 97%Not recorded 1%

2% girls · 98% boys among 184 dogs with a recorded sex

Homer over the years

Rising
04.18.22013: 7.2, 2014: 2.8, 2015: 0.9, 2016: 1.0, 2017: 2.4, 2018: 0.8, 2019: 0.2, 2020: 1.3, 2021: 0.5, 2022: 0.3, 2023: 1.9, 2024: 0.02013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Homer per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Homer

HammerHummerHomieHomey

Questions

Is Homer a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (98% male).

How popular is Homer for dogs?

Homer is the #702 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 187 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Homer?

Homer is said in 2 syllables: Ho·mer. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Homer?

Hammer, Hummer and Homie sound similar.

What breeds are often named Homer?

Labrador Retrievers, Labradoodles and Beagles are the breeds most often called Homer.

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