Abner vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Abner Rank #840

Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Wilson mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Abner and Wilson boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.