Wilder vs Abel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilder

Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Wilder Rank #391

Abel Rank #220

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 vs #391 for Wilder.

Is Wilder or Abel more popular?

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 compared to Wilder at #391 in the United States.

What do Wilder and Abel mean?

Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin). Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wilder and Abel boy or girl names?

Wilder is primarily a boy name. Abel is primarily a boy name.