The name Abdon is of Hebrew origin and means "servant". It is derived from the Hebrew word "ebed" which translates to "servant". The name appears in the Bible as the father of Heman, who was one of King David's singers (1 Chronicles 6:32). In ancient times, this name was often given to boys born into slave families or to those whose parents wished them to be devoted servants of God. Today, Abdon is a rare name but it is still occasionally used as a boys' name in some cultures and communities around the world.
The name Abdon has seen fluctuating popularity over the years, with notable spikes in recent times. Between 1915 and 2015, there were a total of 359 babies named Abdon. The highest number of Abdons born in a single year was 13, which occurred in both 1983 and 1990. Interestingly, the name has seen renewed popularity since 2004, with at least nine births each year from 2004 to 2015, suggesting that Abdon may be experiencing a modern-day revival.