Abner vs Dash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Abner Rank #840

Dash Rank #969

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #969 for Dash.

Is Abner or Dash more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Dash at #969 in the United States.

What do Abner and Dash mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin).

Are Abner and Dash boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Dash is primarily a boy name.