Abner vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Abner Rank #840

Mac Rank #696

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Mac more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Mac mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Abner and Mac boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.