Gomer

Gomer is a male first name of biblical origin that appears in the Old Testament. The name is associated with the meanings "the Conclusive," "the Complete," or "the Finisher."

What does the name Gomer mean?

The first name Gomer has its roots in the Old Testament and is a biblical male name. It means "the Conclusive," "the Complete," or "the Finisher." The origin lies in the ancient Hebrew word gōmer (גֹּמֶר), which means "to finish," "to conclude," or "to complete." Gomer is mentioned as the son of Japheth and grandson of Noah in the Table of Nations in Genesis, the first book of Moses. Thus, the genealogical order is: Noah, Japheth, Gomer, and as a great-grandson, Ashkenaz.

Where does the name Gomer come from?

The name Gomer has ancient Hebrew roots and means "the Conclusive." The ancient Hebrew word gōmer (גֹּמֶר) consists of the meanings "to finish," "to conclude," and "to complete." The biblical connection can also be found in English.

How do you pronounce Gomer?

The pronunciation of Gomer is soft and two-syllable. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Go-mer" [ˈɡoːmɐ], starting with a long, open vowel. The "m" creates a gentle middle, while the "er" harmoniously concludes the name. Overall, Gomer conveys a calm and balanced impression – clear, simple, and soft.

Popularity

In Germany, Gomer is a rather rare first name. It has not made its mark in the German name popularity lists. Its best placement was in 1934 at 1,658th place in the U.S. name charts. From 1930 to 2024, Gomer was given about 160 times in the USA, which places it at 4,336th. However, it has not been used there in the last ten years.

Famous people

• Gomer (figure from the Bible)