Abner vs Riggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

American English

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Abner Rank #840

Riggs Rank #669

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Riggs more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Riggs mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin).

Are Abner and Riggs boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Riggs is primarily a boy name.