Conner vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conner

Boy #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Conner Rank #785

Abner Rank #840

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Conner or Abner more popular?

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Conner and Abner mean?

Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Conner and Abner boy or girl names?

Conner is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.