Abel vs Hugo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

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Abel Rank #220

Hugo Rank #405

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 vs #405 for Hugo.

Is Abel or Hugo more popular?

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 compared to Hugo at #405 in the United States.

What do Abel and Hugo mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin).

Are Abel and Hugo boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Hugo is primarily a boy name.