Abner vs Dane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Abner Rank #840

Dane Rank #882

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #882 for Dane.

Is Abner or Dane more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Dane at #882 in the United States.

What do Abner and Dane mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin).

Are Abner and Dane boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Dane is primarily a boy name.