Abel
Meaning
"breath, vapor, impermanence"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #220
- Total SSA Count
- 1,627
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Abe
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"breath, vapor, impermanence"
Origin: Hebrew
"from Artois, noble strength"
Origin: Latin Artesianus
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Abel is more popular, ranked #220 vs #16443 for Artesia.
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Abel is more popular, ranked #220 compared to Artesia at #16443 in the United States.
Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Artesia means "from Artois, noble strength" (Latin Artesianus origin).
Abel is primarily a boy name. Artesia is primarily a girl name.