Abner vs Emory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Abner Rank #840

Emory Rank #886

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #886 for Emory.

Is Abner or Emory more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Emory at #886 in the United States.

What do Abner and Emory mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Abner and Emory boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Emory is primarily a boy name.