Abel vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

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Abel Rank #220

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Abel or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Abel and Maxwell mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Abel and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.