Abner vs Emery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #825 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"home power, ruler of work"

Origin: Germanic

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Abner Rank #840

Emery Rank #825

Emery is more popular, ranked #825 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Emery more popular?

Emery is more popular, ranked #825 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Emery mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Emery means "home power, ruler of work" (Germanic origin).

Are Abner and Emery boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Emery is primarily a boy name.