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Abner

male

Meaning

"Father of Light"

A biblical Hebrew name borne by a figure in Samuel, traditionally interpreted as father of light or luminous ancestry.

Biblical

Popularity History of Abner

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#837Top 1000

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#837

Abner was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+160

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Abner Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Abner

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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