Names of US

Abel

Abel is a quite popular male name in the United States with 196th on the top list for 2021.

During the last 100 years 58,380 newborn boys were given the the name Abel
136 girls were given the name.

The trend of newborns named Abel in the US last 20 years

Abel is a male given name of Hebrew origin, which means "breath" or "transience." In the Bible, Abel was the second son of Adam and Eve, who was murdered by his brother Cain out of jealousy. Despite his short life, Abel is remembered as a righteous and faithful person, and his story has become a symbol of innocence and sacrifice. The name Abel has been used throughout history and is still popular today in various cultures and languages.

Abel rank report (US ranking for newborns 2021)

Nicknames for Abel

AbeeybShort form of Abel
AbæbShort form of Abel
AbbeyæbiPet form of Abel
AbyeybiPet form of Abel
AbleeybəlSpelling variation of Abel
AveleyvəlSpelling variation of Abel
AviæviShort form of Abel
BelabeyləVariant of Abel in Hungarian
EbeleybəlVariant of Abel in German

Famous people named Abel

Abel TasmanExplorationDutch explorer who was the first European to reach Tasmania, New Zealand and Fiji.
Abel FerraraFilm DirectorAmerican filmmaker known for his gritty and controversial films such as "Bad Lieutenant" and "King of New York".
Abel GanceFilm DirectorFrench film director known for his epic silent films such as "Napoleon" and "J'accuse".
Abel Makkonen Tesfaye (The Weeknd)MusicianCanadian singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his hits such as "Blinding Lights" and "Can't Feel My Face".
Abel XavierFootballerPortuguese former professional footballer who played for teams such as Liverpool, Everton, and Benfica.
Abel AguilarFootballerColombian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for teams such as Deportivo Cali, Toulouse, and Udinese.
Abel KiviatAthleteAmerican middle-distance runner who won a silver medal in the 1,500 meters at the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Abel RuizFootballerSpanish professional footballer who currently plays as a forward for Braga and the Spain national team.
Abel AyalaActorArgentine actor known for his roles in films such as "The Student" and "The Memory of Water".

Fictional character called Abel from pop culture

Abel TellerSons of Anarchy characterSon of the main character, Jax Teller
Abel JohnsonSons of Anarchy characterSon of the character, Opie Winston
Abel MagwitchGreat Expectations characterCriminal who becomes a secret benefactor to the protagonist
Abel GideonHannibal characterPsychiatrist and former patient of the titular character, Hannibal Lecter
Abel NightroadTrinity Blood characterVampire who works as a priest in a post-apocalyptic world
AbelothStar Wars characterPowerful being who appears in the expanded universe novels and comics
Abel MorrisonThe Walking Dead characterFather of the character, Tara Chambler
Abel GreylingThe Crowned Clown characterPrince who is replaced by a clown who looks exactly like him
Abel CuvierBatman: The Animated Series characterMad scientist who creates animal-human hybrids
Abelard SnazzWarhammer 40,000 characterMad scientist who creates bizarre inventions

Frequently Asked Questions about Abel

What is the origin of the name Abel?The name Abel is of Hebrew origin.
What does the name Abel mean?The name Abel means 'breath' or 'vapor' in Hebrew.
Is Abel a popular name?Abel is not a very popular name. It ranked #146 in popularity in the United States in 2020.
What are some famous people with the name Abel?Famous people with the name Abel include Abel Tasman, a Dutch explorer who discovered Tasmania and New Zealand, and Abel Ferrara, an American film director.
Is Abel a biblical name?Yes, Abel is a biblical name. Abel was the second son of Adam and Eve in the Bible, and was killed by his brother Cain.
Is Abel a unisex name?Abel is primarily a male name, but it can be used for females as well.