Zen vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zen

Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Zen Rank #959

Abner Rank #840

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #959 for Zen.

Is Zen or Abner more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Zen at #959 in the United States.

What do Zen and Abner mean?

Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Zen and Abner boy or girl names?

Zen is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.