Jefferson vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Jefferson Rank #711

Abner Rank #840

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Jefferson or Abner more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Abner mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jefferson and Abner boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.