Abner vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Abner Rank #840

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Gideon mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abner and Gideon boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.