Abner vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Abner Rank #840

Alec Rank #880

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Abner or Alec more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Abner and Alec mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Abner and Alec boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.