King vs Abel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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King Rank #343

Abel Rank #220

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Abel more popular?

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Abel mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin).

Are King and Abel boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Abel is primarily a boy name.