Comer is an uncommon given name of American origin, derived from the surname Comer, which is of Irish derivation. The name Comer means "to act quickly" or "to seize the moment," suggesting a person who is energetic and proactive. It is often associated with individuals of Irish descent in the United States, but it can also be found among other ethnic groups.
"The name Comer experienced its peak popularity during World War I, with a significant increase in births from 1914 to 1918, reaching a high of 26 births in both 1914 and 1918. However, the number of births declined significantly after the war, dropping below 20 per year starting from 1919. The name's popularity continued to fluctuate over the following decades, with a brief spike in the early 1930s (reaching 23 births in 1933) and late 1940s (peaking at 21 births in 1943), but never regaining its pre-war popularity. By the 1950s, the number of annual births with the name Comer typically ranged between 6 to 12."