Dennis vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Dennis Rank #708

Abner Rank #840

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Dennis or Abner more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Abner mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dennis and Abner boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.