Jimmy vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jimmy

Boy #860 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew via James/Jacob

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

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Jimmy Rank #860

Abner Rank #840

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #860 for Jimmy.

Is Jimmy or Abner more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Jimmy at #860 in the United States.

What do Jimmy and Abner mean?

Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jimmy and Abner boy or girl names?

Jimmy is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.