Abel vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Abel Rank #220

Killian Rank #370

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 vs #370 for Killian.

Is Abel or Killian more popular?

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Abel and Killian mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Abel and Killian boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.