Abdon
Meaningservant · Hebrew
Abdon is a Mexican boy name meaning “servant”, with Hebrew roots. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationAbdon peaked in 1915, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
- HistoryAbdon first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
US births per million boys, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Abdon
Abdon is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “servant”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It was most fashionable in the 1910s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
Questions about the name Abdon
What does the name Abdon mean?
Abdon means “servant” and comes from Hebrew. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Deacon (“servant, messenger”), Abdiel (“servant of God”), Abdullah (“servant of God”) and Mordechai (“servant of Marduk”).
What is the origin of the name Abdon?
Abdon is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Hebrew. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).
Is Abdon a boy or girl name?
Abdon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Abdon?
Abdon is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2015. It peaked at #2,829 in 1915, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Abdon?
If you like Abdon, you might also like Deacon, Abdiel, Abdullah and Mordechai.
What should I know before naming my baby Abdon?
Abdon is a Mexican boy name meaning “servant”, with Hebrew roots. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.