Abner vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

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Abner Rank #840

Houston Rank #704

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Houston more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Houston mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Abner and Houston boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.