Abner vs Axton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Abner Rank #840

Axton Rank #838

Axton is more popular, ranked #838 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Axton more popular?

Axton is more popular, ranked #838 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Axton mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Axton means "ash tree settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Abner and Axton boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Axton is primarily a boy name.