Abel vs Harrison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Harry (Henry)"

Origin: English

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Abel Rank #220

Harrison Rank #121

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Abel or Harrison more popular?

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Abel and Harrison mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin).

Are Abel and Harrison boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Harrison is primarily a boy name.