Omero

The first name Omero is the Italian form of Homer, which has its origins in the Ancient Greek Homeros (Ὅμηρος). Figuratively, the name means 'the hostage' or 'the pledge'.

What does the name Omero mean?

Omero is the Italian variant of the name Homer, which has its origins in the Ancient Greek Homeros (Ὅμηρος). In a figurative sense, it means 'the hostage' or 'the pledge'. The etymology can be traced back to the Ancient Greek term homeros (ὅμηρος), which encompasses 'hostage', 'pledge', 'promise', and 'guarantee'. The name became known through the Greek poet Homer, who wrote the works 'Iliad' and 'Odyssey' in the 12th century BC. Other variants include Homerus and Omiros.

Where does the name Omero come from?

The name Omero is a masculine given name of Greek origin, meaning 'the hostage'. The Ancient Greek term homeros (ὅμηρος) consists of words for hostage, pledge, promise, and guarantee. The name is used in the Italian language.

How do you pronounce Omero?

O-me-ro

Popularity

In Germany, Omero is a rare first name. It has never appeared in the German first name charts. In Austria, the name reached its best ranking in 2020, coming in at 1,751 in the first name charts. In the last ten years, Omero has been given as a first name fewer than ten times there, placing it at 4,431 in the ten-year statistics. Between 1984 and 2024, it ranks 6,220 in Austria.

Nicknames & pet names

Mero / Oreo

Famous people

• Omero Antonutti (Italian actor)
• Omero Capanna (Italian actor)
• Omero Capozzoli (Uruguayan painter)
• Omero Carmellini (Italian footballer)
• Omero Losi (Italian football player)
• Omero Mumba (Irish actor)
• Omero Tognon (footballer from Italy)