Abner vs Leroy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

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Abner Rank #840

Leroy Rank #864

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Abner or Leroy more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Abner and Leroy mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin).

Are Abner and Leroy boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Leroy is primarily a boy name.