Abner vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian American

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Abner Rank #840

Harold Rank #991

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Abner or Harold more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Abner and Harold mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Abner and Harold boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.