US Popularity:391
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Breath, vapor
Abel is a boy’s name that has the unique position of being both unusual as a given name and yet well-known and much-loved throughout history, especially during the Middle Ages. A deeply spiritual name for Jewish parents, Abel is of Hebrew origins. In the Hebrew Bible, it is infamously the name of Adam and Eve’s son, a favorite of God who is slain by his brother Cain. Refreshingly, Abel doesn’t mean anything so sinister. Instead, it means “breath” or “vapor,” a calming association that will remind baby Abel of the powerful life force within him.

Famous People Named Abel

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  • Abel Fernandez
    TV Actor
  • Abel Ferrara
    Director
  • Abel James Arnett
    Son of Will Arnett

Abel Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Abel is currently #485 on The Bump
Boy:Abel is currently #133 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Abel is currently #391 in U.S. births
Boy:Abel is currently #143 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#391
in 2022
- 43
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky

  • Abarim Publications, Abel meaning

  • Collins Dictionary, Definition of 'Abel'

  • Behind the Name, Abel June 2023

  • Name Doctor, Abel

  • Biblical Baby Names for Today by Meera Lester

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