Abel vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Abel Rank #220

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Abel or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Abel and Evan mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Abel and Evan boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.