Abel vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Abel Rank #220

Blake Rank #265

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Abel or Blake more popular?

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Abel and Blake mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Abel and Blake boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.