Abner vs Davis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

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Abner Rank #840

Davis Rank #646

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Davis more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Davis mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Abner and Davis boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.