Gomer, of Hebrew origin, means 'to complete' or 'perfect'. It is derived from the Hebrew word gomar, which signifies 'to finish'. This name holds historical significance in the Bible as it appears as one of the sons of Diblaim and grandfather to Boaz, who later marries Ruth. The name Gomer has been used sparingly throughout history but carries a strong symbolic meaning.
The name Gomer experienced fluctuations in popularity throughout the early to mid-20th century, with a peak of 21 births in 1919 and a low of 5 births in both 1944 and 1968.