Ray vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ray Rank #777

Abner Rank #840

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Ray or Abner more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Ray and Abner mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ray and Abner boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.