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Record vs Able

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Able

Boy #5,312 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"breath, vapor, transience"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,312
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Record Rank #5,112
Able Rank #5,312

Record is more popular, ranked #5112 vs #5312 for Able.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Record or Able more popular?

Record is more popular, ranked #5112 compared to Able at #5312 in the United States.

What do Record and Able mean?

Record means "To call to mind; to remember (from recordari)" (Latin origin). Able means "breath, vapor, transience" (Hebrew origin).

Are Record and Able boy or girl names?

Record is primarily a boy name. Able is primarily a boy name.

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