Abner vs Ben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Abner Rank #840

Ben Rank #802

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Ben more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Ben mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abner and Ben boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.