Harry vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

✓ All Clear

Harry Rank #780

Abner Rank #840

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Harry or Abner more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Harry and Abner mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Harry and Abner boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.