Abner vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Abner Rank #840

Ira Rank #978

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Abner or Ira more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Abner and Ira mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abner and Ira boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.