Langston vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Langston

Boy #912 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"long stone settlement"

Origin: Old English

English African-American

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Langston Rank #912

Abner Rank #840

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #912 for Langston.

Is Langston or Abner more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Langston at #912 in the United States.

What do Langston and Abner mean?

Langston means "long stone settlement" (Old English origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Langston and Abner boy or girl names?

Langston is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.