Abel vs Jordan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to flow down, descend"

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Abel Rank #220

Jordan Rank #104

Jordan is more popular, ranked #104 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Abel or Jordan more popular?

Jordan is more popular, ranked #104 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Abel and Jordan mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Jordan means "to flow down, descend" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abel and Jordan boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Jordan is primarily a boy name.