Abner vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Abner Rank #840

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Derrick mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Abner and Derrick boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.