Abel vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Abel Rank #220

Paul Rank #264

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Abel or Paul more popular?

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Abel and Paul mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Abel and Paul boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.