Joseph vs Abel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joseph

Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

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Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

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Joseph Rank #32

Abel Rank #220

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Joseph or Abel more popular?

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Joseph and Abel mean?

Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin). Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Joseph and Abel boy or girl names?

Joseph is primarily a boy name. Abel is primarily a boy name.