Eddie vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eddie

Boy #943 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune"

Origin: Old English (via Edward)

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Eddie Rank #943

Abner Rank #840

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #943 for Eddie.

Is Eddie or Abner more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Eddie at #943 in the United States.

What do Eddie and Abner mean?

Eddie means "wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune" (Old English (via Edward) origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eddie and Abner boy or girl names?

Eddie is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.