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Juan vs Abel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Juan

Boy #137 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#137
Total SSA Count
2,601
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Spanish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#220
Total SSA Count
1,627
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Juan Rank #137
Abel Rank #220

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 vs #220 for Abel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Juan or Abel more popular?

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Juan and Abel mean?

Juan means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Juan and Abel boy or girl names?

Juan is primarily a boy name. Abel is primarily a boy name.

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