Abner vs Hyrum

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #2,693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother, my brother is high"

Origin: Hebrew

American Mormon/LDS English

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Abner Rank #840

Hyrum Rank #2,693

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #2693 for Hyrum.

Is Abner or Hyrum more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Hyrum at #2693 in the United States.

What do Abner and Hyrum mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Hyrum means "exalted brother, my brother is high" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abner and Hyrum boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Hyrum is primarily a boy name.