Duke vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Duke Rank #710

Abner Rank #840

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Duke or Abner more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Duke and Abner mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Duke and Abner boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.