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Boy Name

Abel

"Breath, vapor, son"

Ranked #127 for boys

About the Name Abel

Meaning

Breath, vapor, son

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

A

Boy Rank

#127

Abel is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "Breath, vapor, son" and is currently ranked #127 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with A or explore other Hebrew names.

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Popularity Over Time

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1950
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1960
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1970
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1980
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1990
#210
2000
#120
2010
#127
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Abel

  • AT Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd)

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Amos

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Abraham

Boy

Father of many nations

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
4
Starts with
A
Origin
Hebrew

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