Able vs Nels

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Able

Boy #5,312 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, transience"

Origin: Hebrew

American English

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Boy #5,445 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, cloud"

Origin: Irish Gaelic via Scandinavian

Scandinavian Swedish Norwegian Danish American

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Able Rank #5,312

Nels Rank #5,445

Able is more popular, ranked #5312 vs #5445 for Nels.

Is Able or Nels more popular?

Able is more popular, ranked #5312 compared to Nels at #5445 in the United States.

What do Able and Nels mean?

Able means "breath, vapor, transience" (Hebrew origin). Nels means "champion, cloud" (Irish Gaelic via Scandinavian origin).

Are Able and Nels boy or girl names?

Able is primarily a boy name. Nels is primarily a boy name.