Colten vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colten

Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Colten Rank #899

Abner Rank #840

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #899 for Colten.

Is Colten or Abner more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Colten at #899 in the United States.

What do Colten and Abner mean?

Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Colten and Abner boy or girl names?

Colten is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.