Abner vs Wesson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #953 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"western town"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Abner Rank #840

Wesson Rank #953

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #953 for Wesson.

Is Abner or Wesson more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Wesson at #953 in the United States.

What do Abner and Wesson mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Wesson means "western town" (Old English origin).

Are Abner and Wesson boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Wesson is primarily a boy name.