Omar Meaning

What does Omar mean?

The name Omar is of Hebrew and Arabic origin.

The meaning of Omar is "flourishing".

Omar is generally used as a boy's name.

It consists of 4 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced O-mar.

The Given Name Omar

Valiant and luminous, it is a name considered by many parents.

This great little boy name has a natural dazzle.

Alternate names include Omari, Omarion.

Some famous bearers of this name include: Omar Bradley, and Omar Bravo.

Omar Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 240 in baby name popularity for boys with 1,577 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 230 in baby name popularity for boys with 1,641 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

View the Omar Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Omar has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Omar to other names.

Omar Related Names

Variants of the name Omar include Omari, Omarion.

The name Omara is a form of Omar.

Famous Omars

Omar ~ Biblical Character (Gen. 36:11), 1 hurricane
Omar Bradley ~ Military Leader
Omar Bravo ~ Soccer Player
Omar Epps ~ Actor
Omar Khayyam ~ Writer
Omar Sharif ~ Actor
Omar Sheika ~ Boxer
Omar Sivori ~ Soccer Player

Omar Numerology

Want to know how your name choice may effect your child?

Then take a look at the Numerological Report For Omar.

It may give you some insight about your new baby.

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Omar Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Omar in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Omar.

Just for fun, see the name Omar in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Omar in Nautical Flags page.