Gable vs Able

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gable

Boy #5,593 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"triangular wall end, architectural peak"

Origin: Old French/Germanic (gibil)

American English Germanic

✓ All Clear

Boy #5,312 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, transience"

Origin: Hebrew

American English

✓ All Clear

Gable Rank #5,593

Able Rank #5,312

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

Is Gable or Able more popular?

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

What do Gable and Able mean?

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

Are Gable and Able boy or girl names?

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