Mathew vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Mathew Rank #941

Abner Rank #840

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #941 for Mathew.

Is Mathew or Abner more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Abner mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mathew and Abner boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.