Maurice vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maurice

Boy #932 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

French English American

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Maurice Rank #932

Abner Rank #840

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

Is Maurice or Abner more popular?

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

What do Maurice and Abner mean?

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

Are Maurice and Abner boy or girl names?

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