Abner vs Douglas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Abner Rank #840

Douglas Rank #855

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #855 for Douglas.

Is Abner or Douglas more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Douglas at #855 in the United States.

What do Abner and Douglas mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Abner and Douglas boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Douglas is primarily a boy name.