Keith vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Keith Rank #758

Abner Rank #840

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Keith or Abner more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Keith and Abner mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Keith and Abner boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.