Abner vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Abner Rank #840

Jerry Rank #868

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Abner or Jerry more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Abner and Jerry mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abner and Jerry boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.