Omer
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Modern American ◈ 2 syllables
"Sheaf of corn"

From Modern American

Omer means speaker or first born — from the Hebrew/Arabic. In the Bible, an omer IS a measure of grain — the counting of the Omer IS one of Judaism's most important rituals. Two syllables of one of the most important rituals, Hebrew-grain-measure, and the counting of the Omer.

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Omer at a glance
MeaningSheaf of corn
OriginModern American
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#2026
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Why parents love Omer
  • The Counting of the Omer IS one of Judaism's most important.
  • An omer IS a measure of grain.
  • Two syllables with a gentle, Hebrew sound: OH-mer.
  • The meaning speaker IS directly communicative.
  • The most ritually significant Hebrew name.
The vibe of Omer
speakerfirst bornHebrewArabicomergrainCountingJudaismritualimportantgentle
Origin & history of Omer
Hebrew omer (grain measure/speaker) Omer
1
Modern American roots
An omer IS a grain measure. The Counting of the Omer IS one of Judaism's most important rituals.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Hebrew; Counting of the Omer.
3
Today
Omer remains a beloved choice, ranking #2026 in the US. 8,851 babies have been named Omer since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Omer?
1918 peak year
The name Omer reached its peak in 1918, with 234 registrations (ranked #392). It first surfaced in U.S. records in 1880, roughly 38 years before its peak. Since the peak, the name has eased to well outside the top 1,000 (around #2026) today, averaging about 74 new babies per year. Omer's usage has held roughly steady recently. Across all years on record, approximately 8,851 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
234 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #392)
74 Avg. per year
(last decade)
740 Total registrations
last 10 years
8,851 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #2,026) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Omer
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.

Omer's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — ritual seeking. People named Omer tend to be gentle, significant, and gifted at being the most important Hebrew ritual.

Most important Hebrew ritual
Counting-Omer
Grain-measure
Gentle-significant
Speaker-direct
O6
M4
E5
R9
Sum: 24 → Life path 6
Personality of Omer
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Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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