Abel vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

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Abel Rank #220

Jesse Rank #187

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Abel or Jesse more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Abel and Jesse mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abel and Jesse boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.