Houston vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Houston

Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Houston Rank #704

Abner Rank #840

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Houston or Abner more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Houston and Abner mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Houston and Abner boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.