Abner vs Byron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

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Abner Rank #840

Byron Rank #884

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #884 for Byron.

Is Abner or Byron more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Byron at #884 in the United States.

What do Abner and Byron mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin).

Are Abner and Byron boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Byron is primarily a boy name.