Neo vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neo

Boy #972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new"

Origin: Greek neos

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Neo Rank #972

Abner Rank #840

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

Is Neo or Abner more popular?

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

What do Neo and Abner mean?

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

Are Neo and Abner boy or girl names?

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