Zeke vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zeke

Boy #732 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"strength of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#732
Total SSA Count
358
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

45 High Risk

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Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#840
Total SSA Count
293
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Zeke Rank #732
Abner Rank #840

Zeke is more popular, ranked #732 vs #840 for Abner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zeke or Abner more popular?

Zeke is more popular, ranked #732 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Zeke and Abner mean?

Zeke means "strength of God" (Hebrew origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Zeke and Abner boy or girl names?

Zeke is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.

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