US Popularity:1725
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Father of light; My father is a lamp
Abner is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin. This classic Biblical name translates to “father of light” or “my father is a lamp” and originates from the Old Testament. In this text, Abner was a cousin of Saul and the commander of his army. You might choose this name as a reference to your faith or simply because of your affinity to its timeless lyricism. Abner is a defined, statement-making name for a little one who will illuminate the world.

How Popular Is The Name Abner?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Abner is currently #3056 on The Bump
Boy:Abner is currently #1707 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Abner is currently #1725 in U.S. births
Boy:Abner is currently #837 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#837
in 2024
+ 160
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
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