Benny vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benny

Boy #892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

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Benny Rank #892

Abner Rank #840

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #892 for Benny.

Is Benny or Abner more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Benny at #892 in the United States.

What do Benny and Abner mean?

Benny means "son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Benny and Abner boy or girl names?

Benny is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.