Abel vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Abel Rank #220

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Abel or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Abel and Peter mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Abel and Peter boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.