Abner vs Mordechai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #968 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"follower/servant of Marduk (Babylonian deity)"

Origin: Babylonian

Jewish Hebrew Ashkenazi

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Abner Rank #840

Mordechai Rank #968

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #968 for Mordechai.

Is Abner or Mordechai more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Mordechai at #968 in the United States.

What do Abner and Mordechai mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Mordechai means "follower/servant of Marduk (Babylonian deity)" (Babylonian origin).

Are Abner and Mordechai boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Mordechai is primarily a boy name.