Omar

Meaning of Omar

It means "flourishing," "long-lived," or "eloquent speaker."

Omar has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Omar

Omar has held fairly steady, sitting around #260 in 2025 after peaking at #131 in 2006.

Notable people named Omar

• Omar Sharif
  Egyptian actor, "Lawrence of Arabia"
• Omar Epps
  American actor, "House"
• Omar Sy
  French actor, "The Intouchables"
• Omar Bradley
  U.S. Army General
• Omar Apollo
  American singer and songwriter

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Questions about the name Omar

What does the name Omar mean?

Omar means it means "flourishing," "long-lived," or "eloquent speaker.", and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Omar a boy's or a girl's name?

Omar is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Omar?

In 2025, Omar ranked #260 for boys, unchanged from the year before.

When was Omar most popular?

Omar peaked at #131 in 2006.