Abner

Boy's name

Abner is a Hebrew name meaning "my father is a light." It is derived from the Hebrew words "av" (father) and "ner" (light).

Meaning My father is a light
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 293
Peak year 2024

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Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Abner Doubleday - American Civil War general, baseball myth.
  • Abner Haynes - American football player, AFL star.
  • Abner Mikva - American politician, judge, legal scholar.
  • Abner Powell - American baseball executive, minor league pioneer.

Brothers for Abner

Boy names closely related to Abner

Emanuel Kilian Ian Jeremias Joel Nathanael Aydan Emmanuel

Sisters for Abner

Girl names closely related to Abner

Nancy Xyla Rosa Emelyn Julie Linda Xena Jaelyn

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