Abner vs Loyal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #879 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"faithful, devoted"

Origin: English/Old French

American English

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Abner Rank #840

Loyal Rank #879

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #879 for Loyal.

Is Abner or Loyal more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Loyal at #879 in the United States.

What do Abner and Loyal mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Loyal means "faithful, devoted" (English/Old French origin).

Are Abner and Loyal boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Loyal is primarily a boy name.