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
Dick Baron's birth name is Richard F. Baron.
Rik Baron's birth name is Richard Alan Baron.
Baron Hill's birth name is Baron Paul Hill.
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.
Sam Baron's birth name is Sam David Baron Cohen.
Baron Davis's birth name is Baron Walter Louis Davis.
Baron Geisler's birth name is Baron Frederick von Geisler.