Abner vs Evander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #773 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"good man, strong man"

Origin: Greek

Scottish American Ancient Roman

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Abner Rank #840

Evander Rank #773

Evander is more popular, ranked #773 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Evander more popular?

Evander is more popular, ranked #773 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Evander mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Evander means "good man, strong man" (Greek origin).

Are Abner and Evander boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Evander is primarily a boy name.