Abner vs Lance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Abner Rank #840

Lance Rank #843

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Abner or Lance more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Abner and Lance mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Abner and Lance boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.