Abner vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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Abner Rank #840

Nelson Rank #778

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Nelson more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Nelson mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Abner and Nelson boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.