Abner vs Maurice

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #932 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

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Abner Rank #840

Maurice Rank #932

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #932 for Maurice.

Is Abner or Maurice more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Maurice at #932 in the United States.

What do Abner and Maurice mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin).

Are Abner and Maurice boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Maurice is primarily a boy name.