Abner vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Abner Rank #840

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Sam mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abner and Sam boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.