Abel vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Abel Rank #220

Hayes Rank #160

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Abel or Hayes more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Abel and Hayes mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Abel and Hayes boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.