Abel vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Abel Rank #220

Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Abel or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Abel and Max mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Abel and Max boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.