Abel

Rank 215th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Abel was 215th most popular baby name for boys and 391st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,760 babies were named Abel in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,908 babies in the United States were named Abel. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Abel is around 15 to 22 years old.

The name "Abel" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Abel is Abe.

Abel Meaning & Origin

The name Abel, of Hebrew origin, means "breath" or "vanity," often associated with the qualities of ephemeral beauty and vitality.

The name Abel is described as kind-hearted, level-headed and strong-willed.

Pronunciation

Abel is pronounced ah-bel in English. The name Abel has 4 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Abel

  • The name Abel is mentioned in the Bible as the second son of Adam and Eve, who was a shepherd and was killed by his elder brother Cain.

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Geography

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