Abner vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong)

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Abner Rank #840

Ricky Rank #830

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Ricky more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Ricky mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Abner and Ricky boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.