Abner vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Abner Rank #840

Carl Rank #1,035

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Abner or Carl more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Abner and Carl mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Abner and Carl boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.