Roger vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roger

Boy #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Roger Rank #750

Abner Rank #840

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Roger or Abner more popular?

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Roger and Abner mean?

Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Roger and Abner boy or girl names?

Roger is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.