Abel
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Average rank #270 across 6 of 7 countries
Etymology
Meaning & origin
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Georgian, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name הֶבֶל (Hevel) or הָבֶל (Havel) which meant "breath". In the Old Testament he is the second son of Adam and Eve, murdered out of envy by his brother Cain. In England, this name came into use during the Middle Ages, and it was common during the Puritan era.
Popularity
How popular is Abel?
🏴 England & Wales
#166
in 2024
🏴 Scotland
#190
in 2025
🇮🇪 Ireland
#432
in 2025
🇺🇸 USA
#231
in 2025
🇨🇦 Canada
#331
in 2024
🇳🇿 New Zealand
#270
in 2025
Not in top rankings for: 🇦🇺 Australia
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