Abner vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Abner Rank #840

Hiram Rank #1,768

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Abner or Hiram more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Abner and Hiram mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abner and Hiram boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.