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Gomer


Gender: Masculine.
Language
: English.
Etymology:
Gomer comes from a Hebrew name meaning “Complete.”

History:
Gomer, as a Biblical name, was revived by 17th century English Puritans, but even they did not use it very extensively.

Pronunciation: go-murr.

Famous Bearers:
Fictional Characters:
Gomer Pyle (m.)
From the television series Gomer Pyle (1964-1970).

Religious Figures:
Gomer (m., Biblical)
A grandson of Noah.
Gomer
(f., Biblical)
A woman married to Hosea.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census, for males:
less than 0.004 % named Gomer




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