Abner vs Denzel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high stronghold, fort on the headland"

Origin: Cornish

African-American American Cornish/English

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Abner Rank #840

Denzel Rank #1,036

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #1036 for Denzel.

Is Abner or Denzel more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Denzel at #1036 in the United States.

What do Abner and Denzel mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Abner and Denzel boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.