Zev vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zev

Boy #908 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli American

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Zev Rank #908

Abner Rank #840

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #908 for Zev.

Is Zev or Abner more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Zev at #908 in the United States.

What do Zev and Abner mean?

Zev means "wolf" (Hebrew origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Zev and Abner boy or girl names?

Zev is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.