Able vs Obed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Able

Boy #5,312 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, transience"

Origin: Hebrew

American English

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Boy #1,942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, worshipper of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Spanish

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Able Rank #5,312

Obed Rank #1,942

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 vs #5312 for Able.

Is Able or Obed more popular?

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 compared to Able at #5312 in the United States.

What do Able and Obed mean?

Able means "breath, vapor, transience" (Hebrew origin). Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Able and Obed boy or girl names?

Able is primarily a boy name. Obed is primarily a boy name.