Abner vs Raylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #717 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ray of light, bright counsel"

Origin: Old English rǣd + land

American English

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Abner Rank #840

Raylan Rank #717

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Raylan more popular?

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Raylan mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Abner and Raylan boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.