Abner Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Abner Name at a Glance

Name	Abner
Meaning	Father is light, or father of light. The Old Testament Abner was Saul's cousin and army commander, a clever strategist. Abner became fashionable after the Reformation. 'Li'l Abner', was the hero of a comic strip by cartoonist Al Capp..
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Abner Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Abner means “Father is light, or father of light. The Old Testament Abner was Saul's cousin and army commander, a clever strategist. Abner became fashionable after the Reformation. 'Li'l Abner', was the hero of a comic strip by cartoonist Al Capp”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Abner Name Origin

Our database records Abner under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Abner a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Abner is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Abner

When considering Abner for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.