Abner vs Uriah

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

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Uriah

Boy #655 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#655
Total SSA Count
421
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Uri, Riah

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Popularity Comparison

Abner Rank #840
Uriah Rank #655

Uriah is more popular, ranked #655 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

Uriah ___

  • Uriah James
  • Uriah Cole
  • Uriah Lee
  • Uriah Grant
  • Uriah Blake
  • Uriah Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abner

Ezra Silas Ruth Miriam Caleb

If you choose Uriah

Elijah Isaiah Hosea Miriam Selah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abner or Uriah more popular?

Uriah is more popular, ranked #655 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Uriah mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Uriah means "God is my light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abner and Uriah boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Uriah is primarily a boy name.

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