Elisha vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elisha

Boy #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Elisha Rank #851

Abner Rank #840

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #851 for Elisha.

Is Elisha or Abner more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Elisha at #851 in the United States.

What do Elisha and Abner mean?

Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elisha and Abner boy or girl names?

Elisha is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.