Abner vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #1,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the island, island dweller"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish American English

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Abner Rank #840

Lyle Rank #1,021

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Abner or Lyle more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Abner and Lyle mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Abner and Lyle boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.