Able vs Gable

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Able

Boy #5,312 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, transience"

Origin: Hebrew

American English

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Boy #5,593 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"triangular wall end, architectural peak"

Origin: Old French/Germanic (gibil)

American English Germanic

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Able Rank #5,312

Gable Rank #5,593

Able is more popular, ranked #5312 vs #5593 for Gable.

Is Able or Gable more popular?

Able is more popular, ranked #5312 compared to Gable at #5593 in the United States.

What do Able and Gable mean?

Able means "breath, vapor, transience" (Hebrew origin). Gable means "triangular wall end, architectural peak" (Old French/Germanic (gibil) origin).

Are Able and Gable boy or girl names?

Able is primarily a boy name. Gable is primarily a boy name.