Abel vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Abel Rank #220

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Abel or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Abel and Alex mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Abel and Alex boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.