Abel vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

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Abel Rank #220

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Abel or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Abel and Luke mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Abel and Luke boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.