Gomer

Hebrew

"to complete"

Gomer Origin and Meaning

The name Gomer is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "to complete".

Gomer is that rare beast, a unisex biblical name. Gomer was both a son of Japheth (and therefore grandson of Noah), and the wife of the prophet Hosea. It has lingering associations with the hayseed Gomer Pyle character, but may just about be ready for rehab.

Popularity of the name Gomer

• 1525 Nameberry 2023

Famous People Named Gomer

• Gomer eldest son of Japheth in the Bible
• (James) Gomer Berry 1st Viscount Kemsley, Welsh newspaper publisher
• Gomer Thomas Jones American college football coach
• Gomer the (obviously) female, prostitute wife of the prophet Hosea in the Bible

The name Gomer in Pop Culture

• Gomer Pyle character from TV's "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Gomer Pyle, USMC"