Abner vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Abner Rank #840

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Ray mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Abner and Ray boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.