Abner vs Rey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Abner Rank #840

Rey Rank #823

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Rey more popular?

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Rey mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Rey means "king" (Spanish origin).

Are Abner and Rey boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Rey is primarily a boy name.