Abel vs Amir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #95 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic

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Abel Rank #220

Amir Rank #95

Amir is more popular, ranked #95 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Abel or Amir more popular?

Amir is more popular, ranked #95 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Abel and Amir mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Amir means "prince, commander" (Arabic origin).

Are Abel and Amir boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Amir is primarily a boy name.