Davis vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Davis Rank #646

Abner Rank #840

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Davis or Abner more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Davis and Abner mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Davis and Abner boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.