Abner vs Heath

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

English Australian American

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Abner Rank #840

Heath Rank #852

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #852 for Heath.

Is Abner or Heath more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Abner and Heath mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin).

Are Abner and Heath boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Heath is primarily a boy name.