Abner vs Keith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

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Abner Rank #840

Keith Rank #758

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Keith more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Keith mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Abner and Keith boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.