Abner vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Abner Rank #840

Jefferson Rank #711

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Jefferson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Jefferson mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Abner and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.