Abel vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Abel Rank #220

Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Abel or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Abel and Adam mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Abel and Adam boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.