Jon vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jon Rank #893

Abner Rank #840

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #893 for Jon.

Is Jon or Abner more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Jon and Abner mean?

Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jon and Abner boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.