Paul vs Abel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Paul Rank #264

Abel Rank #220

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Abel more popular?

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Abel mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Paul and Abel boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Abel is primarily a boy name.