Abel vs Grant

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

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Abel Rank #220

Grant Rank #241

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 vs #241 for Grant.

Is Abel or Grant more popular?

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Abel and Grant mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin).

Are Abel and Grant boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Grant is primarily a boy name.