Abner vs Dillon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Abner Rank #840

Dillon Rank #870

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #870 for Dillon.

Is Abner or Dillon more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Abner and Dillon mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Abner and Dillon boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.