Abner vs Dakari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #795 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"joy, happiness"

Origin: Shona (Zimbabwean)

African African American American

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Abner Rank #840

Dakari Rank #795

Dakari is more popular, ranked #795 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Dakari more popular?

Dakari is more popular, ranked #795 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Dakari mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Dakari means "joy, happiness" (Shona (Zimbabwean) origin).

Are Abner and Dakari boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Dakari is primarily a boy name.