Abner vs Arden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #946 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great forest, eagle valley"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American

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Abner Rank #840

Arden Rank #946

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #946 for Arden.

Is Abner or Arden more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Arden at #946 in the United States.

What do Abner and Arden mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Arden means "great forest, eagle valley" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Abner and Arden boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Arden is primarily a boy name.