Leroy vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leroy

Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Leroy Rank #864

Abner Rank #840

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Leroy or Abner more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Leroy and Abner mean?

Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Leroy and Abner boy or girl names?

Leroy is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.