Abner vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

American English

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Abner Rank #840

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Edison mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Abner and Edison boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.