Abner vs Hugh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Abner Rank #840

Hugh Rank #765

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Hugh more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Hugh mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Abner and Hugh boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.