Sam vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Sam Rank #652

Abner Rank #840

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

Is Sam or Abner more popular?

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

What do Sam and Abner mean?

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

Are Sam and Abner boy or girl names?

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