Abel vs Oscar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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Abel Rank #220

Oscar Rank #217

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Abel or Oscar more popular?

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Abel and Oscar mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin).

Are Abel and Oscar boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Oscar is primarily a boy name.