Abner vs Shimon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Abner Rank #840

Shimon Rank #935

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #935 for Shimon.

Is Abner or Shimon more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Shimon at #935 in the United States.

What do Abner and Shimon mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Shimon means "he who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abner and Shimon boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Shimon is primarily a boy name.