Abner vs Zen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Abner Rank #840

Zen Rank #959

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #959 for Zen.

Is Abner or Zen more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Zen at #959 in the United States.

What do Abner and Zen mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin).

Are Abner and Zen boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Zen is primarily a boy name.