Abner vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Abner Rank #840

Murphy Rank #815

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Murphy mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Abner and Murphy boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.