Abel
A boy's name of Hebrew, German, Spanish and Arabic origin, ranked #231 in the US in 2025.
- Rank in 2025
- #231
- Best ever
- #124 in 2015
- US births since 1880
- 66,198
- Born in 2025
- 1,530
- Trend
- Falling last 10 years
- Given to
- 100% boys
Meaning
- Son of Adam and Eve, na’Àve
- Breath, child
- Peaceful, handsom, vital, father of Many
- Firm
Births 1880–2025
Peak 3,255 in 2015. Falling over the last ten years.
Where in the US
- CA14,588
- TX14,398
- IL2,378
- AZ2,318
- NY2,080
Recorded births, states with 5+ per year only. State records cover 94% of this name's national total.
Other Hebrew names
- MalachiMessenger of God
- JonathonJehovah has given. In the bible Jonathan son…
- DelilahDelicate, amorous
- ElliotOld Welshman
- NoelChristmas
- JadaGoodness
- DaveDavid's son
- Jordyndescendant, flowing down
- MyraExtraordinary, to be admired
- DanielaMy judge is the Lord
- Jaspermaster of treasure
- Edendelightful, adornment, paradise