Jerry vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerry

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Jerry Rank #868

Abner Rank #840

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Jerry or Abner more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Abner mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jerry and Abner boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.