Abel vs Thomas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Spanish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#220
Total SSA Count
1,627
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abe

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Abel Rank #220
Thomas Rank #39

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 vs #220 for Abel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abel ___

  • Abel James
  • Abel Thomas
  • Abel John
  • Abel Michael
  • Abel Noah
  • Abel Elias

Thomas ___

  • Thomas James
  • Thomas William
  • Thomas Edward
  • Thomas Robert
  • Thomas Henry
  • Thomas Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abel

Cain Seth Isaac Naomi Eden

If you choose Thomas

Elizabeth Charlotte Margaret James William

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abel or Thomas more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Abel and Thomas mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Abel and Thomas boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.

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