Abner vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

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Abner Rank #840

Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Darius mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Abner and Darius boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.