Abel vs Alejandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Abel Rank #220

Alejandro Rank #185

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Abel or Alejandro more popular?

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Abel and Alejandro mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Abel and Alejandro boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Alejandro is primarily a boy name.