Seth vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Seth Rank #559

Abner Rank #840

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Seth or Abner more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Seth and Abner mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Seth and Abner boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.