Abner vs Kolson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #801 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: English

American English

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Abner Rank #840

Kolson Rank #801

Kolson is more popular, ranked #801 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Kolson more popular?

Kolson is more popular, ranked #801 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Kolson mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Kolson means "son of Cole" (English origin).

Are Abner and Kolson boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Kolson is primarily a boy name.