Abner vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Abner Rank #840

Rex Rank #793

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Rex more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Rex mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Abner and Rex boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.