Abner vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Abner Rank #840

Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Seth mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Abner and Seth boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.