Abner vs Neil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Abner Rank #840

Neil Rank #866

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Abner or Neil more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Abner and Neil mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Abner and Neil boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.