Abner vs Abraham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #204 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"father of many nations"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Muslim American

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Abner Rank #840

Abraham Rank #204

Abraham is more popular, ranked #204 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Abraham more popular?

Abraham is more popular, ranked #204 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Abraham mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Abraham means "father of many nations" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abner and Abraham boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Abraham is primarily a boy name.