Heath vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Heath Rank #852

Abner Rank #840

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #852 for Heath.

Is Heath or Abner more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Heath and Abner mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Heath and Abner boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.