Abel vs Hazel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hazel tree"

Origin: Old English

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Abel Rank #220

Hazel Rank #19

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Abel or Hazel more popular?

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Abel and Hazel mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin).

Are Abel and Hazel boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Hazel is primarily a girl name.