The name Homer means "security, pledge, hostage." Given his fate in the story, it is possible to extrapolate that Homer is "being held as a security or guaranty" against Emily's loneliness.
Emily Grierson; Emily's father Mr. Grierson, whose first name is not given; the former mayor, Colonel Sartoris; Emily's great aunt, "old lady" Wyatt; Homer Barron
Baron Hill's birth name is Baron Paul Hill.
Dick Baron's birth name is Richard F. Baron.
Rik Baron's birth name is Richard Alan Baron.
Homer Scott's birth name is Homer Almariam Scott.
Homer Davenport's birth name is Davenport, Homer Calvin.
Homer Dyess's birth name is Homer Bass Dyess.
Homer Groening's birth name is Homer Philip Groening.
Homer's name in Greek is Όμηρος.
Baron Davis's birth name is Baron Walter Louis Davis.
Baron Jay's birth name is Baron Jay Littleton Jr..
Baron Geisler's birth name is Baron Frederick von Geisler.