Abel

Pronunciation: [ AYB-uhl ]

Girl Name #16,274 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Abel is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced AYB-uhl.

Parents who love the name Abel often also consider Abbie, Abigail, Abby .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #16,274
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Abeeha #3568

Also a Boy Name

Abel is also used as a boy name, ranked #220.

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Similar Names

Abbie Abigail Abby Abraham Abe Abner Abram Abel

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Frequently Asked Questions About Abel

Is Abel a boy or girl name?

Abel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #16274. As a boy name, it is ranked #220. Abel is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Abel?

Abel is pronounced AYB-uhl.

How popular is the name Abel?

Abel is currently ranked #16274 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Abel a common or rare name?

Abel is an uncommon name, ranked #16274 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Abel

Abel is a girl name .

Is Abel a boy or girl name? Abel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #16,274 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #220. Abel is more commonly used as a boy name.

Abel is currently ranked #16,274 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Abel include Abeeha . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.