Abel vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Abel Rank #220

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Abel or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Abel and David mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Abel and David boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.