Abel vs Elias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

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Abel Rank #220

Elias Rank #25

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Abel or Elias more popular?

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Abel and Elias mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Elias means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abel and Elias boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Elias is primarily a boy name.