Abner vs Cedric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

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Abner Rank #840

Cedric Rank #945

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #945 for Cedric.

Is Abner or Cedric more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Abner and Cedric mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Abner and Cedric boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Cedric is primarily a boy name.