Abner vs Quentin

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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Popularity Comparison

Abner Rank #840
Quentin Rank #789

Quentin is more popular, ranked #789 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

Quentin ___

  • Quentin James
  • Quentin Alexander
  • Quentin Henry
  • Quentin Lee
  • Quentin Thomas
  • Quentin Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Abner

Ezra Silas Ruth Miriam Caleb

If you choose Quentin

Sebastian Maximus Cecily Vivienne Julius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abner or Quentin more popular?

Quentin is more popular, ranked #789 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Quentin mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Quentin means "fifth, born fifth" (Latin origin).

Are Abner and Quentin boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Quentin is primarily a boy name.

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