Meir vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meir

Boy #916 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining, luminous"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Meir Rank #916

Abner Rank #840

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #916 for Meir.

Is Meir or Abner more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Meir at #916 in the United States.

What do Meir and Abner mean?

Meir means "shining, luminous" (Hebrew origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Meir and Abner boy or girl names?

Meir is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.