Homer \ho-mer\ as a boy's name is pronounced HOH-mer. It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Homer is "security, pledge; hostage". Two of the greatest works of Greek epic poetry, the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey", are attributed to Homer. Cartoon character Homer Simpson; artist Winslow Homer.
Homer has 6 variant forms: Homar, Homere, Homero, Homeros, Homerus and Omero.