Abner vs Meir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #916 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining, luminous"

Origin: Hebrew

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Abner Rank #840

Meir Rank #916

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #916 for Meir.

Is Abner or Meir more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Meir at #916 in the United States.

What do Abner and Meir mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Meir means "shining, luminous" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abner and Meir boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Meir is primarily a boy name.