Abner vs Duke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Abner Rank #840

Duke Rank #710

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Duke more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Duke mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Abner and Duke boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.