Devon vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devon

Boy #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

English American Celtic

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Devon Rank #960

Abner Rank #840

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #960 for Devon.

Is Devon or Abner more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Devon at #960 in the United States.

What do Devon and Abner mean?

Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Devon and Abner boy or girl names?

Devon is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.