Abner vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Abner Rank #840

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Richard mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Abner and Richard boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.