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Mabel vs Obed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mabel

Girl #222 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lovable, dear"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#222
Total SSA Count
1,380
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Obed

Boy #1,942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant, worshipper of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,942
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mabel Rank #222
Obed Rank #1,942

Mabel is more popular, ranked #222 vs #1942 for Obed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mabel or Obed more popular?

Mabel is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Obed at #1942 in the United States.

What do Mabel and Obed mean?

Mabel means "lovable, dear" (Latin origin). Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mabel and Obed boy or girl names?

Mabel is primarily a girl name. Obed is primarily a boy name.

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