Abner vs Dax

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #640 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"water, thermal waters (place name)"

Origin: French/Basque

English American French

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Abner Rank #840

Dax Rank #640

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Dax more popular?

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Dax mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin).

Are Abner and Dax boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Dax is primarily a boy name.