Emery vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emery

Boy #825 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"home power, ruler of work"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Emery Rank #825

Abner Rank #840

Emery is more popular, ranked #825 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Emery or Abner more popular?

Emery is more popular, ranked #825 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Emery and Abner mean?

Emery means "home power, ruler of work" (Germanic origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emery and Abner boy or girl names?

Emery is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.