Abner vs Boden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #818 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who brings news"

Origin: Old English

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Abner Rank #840

Boden Rank #818

Boden is more popular, ranked #818 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Boden more popular?

Boden is more popular, ranked #818 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Boden mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Boden means "one who brings news" (Old English origin).

Are Abner and Boden boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Boden is primarily a boy name.