Abner vs Clyde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Scottish English American

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Abner Rank #840

Clyde Rank #728

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Clyde more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Clyde mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Abner and Clyde boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.