Abner vs Emmitt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #681 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"whole, universal, powerful"

Origin: Germanic

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Abner Rank #840

Emmitt Rank #681

Emmitt is more popular, ranked #681 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Emmitt more popular?

Emmitt is more popular, ranked #681 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Emmitt mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Emmitt means "whole, universal, powerful" (Germanic origin).

Are Abner and Emmitt boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Emmitt is primarily a boy name.