Abel vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Spanish French

✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Abel Rank #220

Patrick Rank #221

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Abel or Patrick more popular?

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Abel and Patrick mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Abel and Patrick boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.