Nelson vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nelson

Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nelson Rank #778

Abner Rank #840

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Nelson or Abner more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Abner mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nelson and Abner boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.