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Abel

The name Abel peaked for girls at #6707 in 1983. Abel is also used for boys, ranking #231 in 2025.

The name Abel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "breath".

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Abel, the name of Adam and Eve's unfortunate younger son, compensates with positive connotations: capable, competent, ready and willing.  
<br/><br/>Abel has literary connections to the novels of Dickens and Trollope, and is also one of the few well-known Old Testament names not plagued by overuse.  Having been chosen for their second son by Amy Pohler and Will Arnett could give it a real popularity bounce.
<br/><br/>Abel's namesakes include two movie directors, Abel Gance and Abel Ferrara, and a pop singer, Abel Tesfaye, more commonly known as The Weeknd.

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The name Abel is currently ranked #231 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #124 in 2015. The name is most popular in Wyoming, Vermont, and Maine. Abel is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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