Wilson vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Wilson Rank #645

Abner Rank #840

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Wilson or Abner more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Abner mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wilson and Abner boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.