Abner vs Conner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

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Abner Rank #840

Conner Rank #785

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Conner more popular?

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Conner mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin).

Are Abner and Conner boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Conner is primarily a boy name.