Rex vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Rex Rank #793

Abner Rank #840

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Rex or Abner more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Rex and Abner mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rex and Abner boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.