Abner vs Allan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, harmony"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

Scottish English French American

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Abner Rank #840

Allan Rank #854

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #854 for Allan.

Is Abner or Allan more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Allan at #854 in the United States.

What do Abner and Allan mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Allan means "rock, harmony" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Abner and Allan boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Allan is primarily a boy name.