Abner vs Dutton

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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Dutton

Boy #737 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farm settlement of Dudda"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#737
Total SSA Count
351
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dut

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Popularity Comparison

Abner Rank #840
Dutton Rank #737

Dutton is more popular, ranked #737 vs #840 for Abner.

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

Dutton ___

  • Dutton James
  • Dutton Cole
  • Dutton Reid
  • Dutton Lane
  • Dutton Scott
  • Dutton Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abner or Dutton more popular?

Dutton is more popular, ranked #737 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Dutton mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Dutton means "farm settlement of Dudda" (Old English origin).

Are Abner and Dutton boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Dutton is primarily a boy name.

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