Abner vs Neo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new"

Origin: Greek neos

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Abner Rank #840

Neo Rank #972

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #972 for Neo.

Is Abner or Neo more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Neo at #972 in the United States.

What do Abner and Neo mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Neo means "new" (Greek neos origin).

Are Abner and Neo boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Neo is primarily a boy name.