Abner vs Brennan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #1,058 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Braonán, tearful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Abner Rank #840

Brennan Rank #1,058

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #1058 for Brennan.

Is Abner or Brennan more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Brennan at #1058 in the United States.

What do Abner and Brennan mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Brennan means "descendant of Braonán, tearful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Abner and Brennan boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Brennan is primarily a boy name.