Abner vs Wallace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

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Abner Rank #840

Wallace Rank #981

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #981 for Wallace.

Is Abner or Wallace more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Wallace at #981 in the United States.

What do Abner and Wallace mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Wallace means "foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Abner and Wallace boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Wallace is primarily a boy name.