Abel vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Abel Rank #220

Adrian Rank #72

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Abel or Adrian more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Abel and Adrian mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Abel and Adrian boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.