Abner vs Theodore

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

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Popularity Comparison

Abner Rank #840
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abner

Ezra Silas Ruth Miriam Caleb

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abner or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Theodore mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Abner and Theodore boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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