Tamer is of Arabic origin, derived from the verb 'tamara', which means 'to prolong' or 'to delay'. It can also be interpreted as 'the late one'. The name Tamer has gained popularity worldwide, particularly in Middle Eastern countries like Egypt and Turkey.
The name Tamer was quite popular between 1907 and 1925, with a notable peak in 1918 when it saw 11 births. Overall, there were 33 babies named Tamer born during this period.