Abel vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Abel Rank #220

Eric Rank #252

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Abel or Eric more popular?

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Abel and Eric mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Abel and Eric boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.