Abner vs Kellan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #919 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, bright-headed"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

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Abner Rank #840

Kellan Rank #919

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #919 for Kellan.

Is Abner or Kellan more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Kellan at #919 in the United States.

What do Abner and Kellan mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Kellan means "slender, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Abner and Kellan boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Kellan is primarily a boy name.