Abner vs Allan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#840
Total SSA Count
293
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ab, Abby

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Allan

Boy #854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, harmony"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#854
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Abner Rank #840
Allan Rank #854

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #854 for Allan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abner ___

  • Abner James
  • Abner Lee
  • Abner Ray
  • Abner Douglas
  • Abner Clark
  • Abner Dale

Allan ___

  • Allan James
  • Allan Robert
  • Allan John
  • Allan Thomas
  • Allan Lee
  • Allan Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abner

Ezra Silas Ruth Miriam Caleb

If you choose Allan

Colin Duncan Kenneth Ross Janet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abner or Allan more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Allan at #854 in the United States.

What do Abner and Allan mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Allan means "rock, harmony" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Abner and Allan boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Allan is primarily a boy name.

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