Abner vs Ambrose

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"immortal, divine"

Origin: Greek

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Abner Rank #840

Ambrose Rank #744

Ambrose is more popular, ranked #744 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Ambrose more popular?

Ambrose is more popular, ranked #744 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Ambrose mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Ambrose means "immortal, divine" (Greek origin).

Are Abner and Ambrose boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Ambrose is primarily a boy name.