Abner vs Corey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American English

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Abner Rank #840

Corey Rank #679

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Corey more popular?

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Corey mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Abner and Corey boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Corey is primarily a boy name.