Abner vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Abner Rank #840

Harry Rank #780

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Harry more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Harry mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Abner and Harry boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.