Abner vs Devon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

English American Celtic

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Abner Rank #840

Devon Rank #960

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #960 for Devon.

Is Abner or Devon more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Devon at #960 in the United States.

What do Abner and Devon mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin).

Are Abner and Devon boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Devon is primarily a boy name.