Abner vs Avi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

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Abner Rank #840

Avi Rank #846

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #846 for Avi.

Is Abner or Avi more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Avi at #846 in the United States.

What do Abner and Avi mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abner and Avi boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Avi is primarily a boy name.