Abner vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English Christian American British

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Abner Rank #840

Mathew Rank #941

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #941 for Mathew.

Is Abner or Mathew more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Abner and Mathew mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abner and Mathew boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.