Abel vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Abel Rank #220

Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Abel or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Abel and Timothy mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Abel and Timothy boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.