Boy name
Ömer name meaning
“life; lifespan; a wish for longevity”
Ömer means life or lifespan and expresses a wish for longevity. It comes from Arabic ʿUmar, associated with a root concerning living and the duration of life. In Türkiye, it is a masculine name. The short-story writer Ömer Seyfettin supplies a concrete association with Turkish literature.
What does Ömer mean?
Life; lifespan; a wish for longevity
In Turkish: yaşam, ömür; uzun yaşama dileği
Ömer shares its Arabic root family with the Turkish word ömür, meaning lifespan, and evokes continuing life. Its principal Islamic association is Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second caliph. Turkish literary references to Ömer Seyfettin and Omar Khayyam provide further historical contexts for the name.
In Alper and Caner, er is a Turkish component meaning “man” or “brave man.” In other names, such as Ömer, the final letters do not form that component. More boy names ending in -er →
How popular is Ömer?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- 2025 rank (boys)
- 8.
- Babies given the name in 2025
- 3,577
- Best rank
- 5.2018
- Trend (2018–2025)
- falling
- Boys named Ömer in Türkiye (2025)
- 422,803
Babies named Ömer each year
Show as a table
| Year | Boys | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Babies | |
| 2018 | 5 | 6,441 |
| 2019 | 5 | 5,854 |
| 2020 | 5 | 5,121 |
| 2021 | 7 | 4,764 |
| 2022 | 7 | 4,439 |
| 2023 | 6 | 4,412 |
| 2024 | 8 | 3,857 |
| 2025 | 8 | 3,577 |
Where is Ömer in the top 30?
81 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Ömer
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Ömer popular?
Ömer has remained in the top ten throughout the period despite easing down the rankings. Its short, easy pronunciation and meaning expressing a wish for long life give it a simple, positive appeal.
Origin of the name Ömer
Ömer comes from Arabic ʿUmar, a name related to the root ʿ-m-r and its meanings of living and having a lifespan.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names of the Companions |
| Is Ömer in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | Ö |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Ömer
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Ömer Necat
Meaning of each name
- Ömer: life; lifespan; a wish for longevity
- Necat: deliverance; escape from danger
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Evliya Ömer
Meaning of each name
- Evliya: saints; in Turkish, a saintly person
- Ömer: life; lifespan; a wish for longevity
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Ömer Alim
Meaning of each name
- Ömer: life; lifespan; a wish for longevity
- Alim: scholar; one possessing extensive knowledge
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Reşat Ömer
Meaning of each name
- Reşat: finding the right path; sound conduct
- Ömer: life; lifespan; a wish for longevity
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Ömer Mahmut
Meaning of each name
- Ömer: life; lifespan; a wish for longevity
- Mahmut: praised; spoken of with praise
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Vildan Ömer
Meaning of each name
- Vildan: children, young boys
- Ömer: life; lifespan; a wish for longevity
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Ömer Asaf, Ömer Faruk, Ömer Halis, Ömer Ali, Ömer Alp, Ömer Efe.
How to pronounce Ömer
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /œmeɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | عمر |
Is Ömer a boy’s name?
Yes, Ömer is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Ömer appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists; among babies born in 2025 it ranked #8 (3,577 babies). See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Omer
Names that sound like Ömer
Names with related meanings
- Adem♂Human being
- Can♂Life, soul
- Yahya♂The prophet Yahya's name
- Yaşar♂Lives on
- Caner♂A dearly loved man or brave one
- Civan♂A young, handsome and vigorous person
- Ercan♂Valiant soul
- Umutcan♂A soul bringing hope
- Mertcan♂A brave, honest and sincere soul
- Özcan♂Dear soul
- Emircan♂A ruler or prince
- Mevlüt♂One who is born
Famous people named Ömer
- Ömer Toprak · b. 1989
- Ömer Aşık · b. 1986
- Ömer Çatkıç · b. 1974
- Ömer Çelik · b. 1968
- Ömer Bayram · b. 1991
- Ömer Faruk Yurtseven · b. 1998
- Ömer Önan · b. 1978
- Ömer Tokaç · b. 2000
- Ömer Lütfi Akad · b. 1916
- Ömer Erdoğan · b. 1977
- Ömer Asan · b. 1961
- Ömer Kaner · b. 1951
FAQ about the name Ömer
What is the meaning of Ömer?
Ömer means “life; lifespan; a wish for longevity”. Ömer comes from Arabic ʿUmar, a name related to the root ʿ-m-r and its meanings of living and having a lifespan.
Is Ömer a boy’s name?
Yes, Ömer is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Ömer in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ömer nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ömer?
Ömer is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Ömer have?
Ömer has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Ömer?
Ömer appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists; among babies born in 2025 it ranked #8 (3,577 babies). See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Ömer?
Other spellings: Omer.
What names go well with Ömer?
Some ideas: Ömer Necat; Evliya Ömer; Ömer Alim.
Famous people named Ömer?
Notable people named Ömer include Ömer Toprak, Ömer Aşık, Ömer Çatkıç.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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