Abner vs Amos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"carried by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish English American

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Abner Rank #840

Amos Rank #699

Amos is more popular, ranked #699 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Amos more popular?

Amos is more popular, ranked #699 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Amos mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Amos means "carried by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abner and Amos boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Amos is primarily a boy name.