Abner vs Turner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #1,007 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who works a lathe, craftsman"

Origin: Old English/French

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Abner Rank #840

Turner Rank #1,007

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #1007 for Turner.

Is Abner or Turner more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Turner at #1007 in the United States.

What do Abner and Turner mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Turner means "one who works a lathe, craftsman" (Old English/French origin).

Are Abner and Turner boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Turner is primarily a boy name.