Abel vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Abel Rank #220

Stephen Rank #378

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Abel or Stephen more popular?

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Abel and Stephen mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Abel and Stephen boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.