Abner vs Kannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #985 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"perceiving sounds, hearing the world's cries"

Origin: Japanese/Sanskrit

American Japanese-influenced

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Abner Rank #840

Kannon Rank #985

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #985 for Kannon.

Is Abner or Kannon more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Kannon at #985 in the United States.

What do Abner and Kannon mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Kannon means "perceiving sounds, hearing the world's cries" (Japanese/Sanskrit origin).

Are Abner and Kannon boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Kannon is primarily a boy name.