Abner vs Palmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #1,079 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pilgrim, palm branch bearer"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Abner Rank #840

Palmer Rank #1,079

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #1079 for Palmer.

Is Abner or Palmer more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Palmer at #1079 in the United States.

What do Abner and Palmer mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Palmer means "pilgrim, palm branch bearer" (Old French origin).

Are Abner and Palmer boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Palmer is primarily a boy name.