Abner vs Roger

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

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Abner Rank #840

Roger Rank #750

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Roger more popular?

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Roger mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin).

Are Abner and Roger boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Roger is primarily a boy name.