Abel vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Abel Rank #220

Simon Rank #251

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Abel or Simon more popular?

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Abel and Simon mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abel and Simon boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.