Abner vs Cason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the marsh dwellers"

Origin: English/Scottish (via Carson)

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Abner Rank #840

Cason Rank #859

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #859 for Cason.

Is Abner or Cason more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Cason at #859 in the United States.

What do Abner and Cason mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Cason means "son of the marsh dwellers" (English/Scottish (via Carson) origin).

Are Abner and Cason boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Cason is primarily a boy name.