Abner vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Ab, Abby

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Abner Rank #840
Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #840 for Abner.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abner ___

  • Abner James
  • Abner Lee
  • Abner Ray
  • Abner Douglas
  • Abner Clark
  • Abner Dale

Lee ___

  • Lee James
  • Lee Andrew
  • Lee Michael
  • Lee Thomas
  • Lee Roy
  • Lee Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abner

Ezra Silas Ruth Miriam Caleb

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abner or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Lee mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Abner and Lee boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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