Abner vs Leonard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

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Abner Rank #840

Leonard Rank #674

Leonard is more popular, ranked #674 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Leonard more popular?

Leonard is more popular, ranked #674 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Leonard mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin).

Are Abner and Leonard boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Leonard is primarily a boy name.