Abel - Name Meaning and Origin

Name:

Abel

Pronunciation:

/ˈeɪbəl/

Gender:

Male

Origin:

Hebrew

Religion:

Christian;Jewish

Meaning:

Breath;vanity;vapor

Variations:

Abelardo;Able;Abell;Abil;Abile;Abilio;Abelino

The name Abel, derived from the Hebrew word "hebel" meaning "breath" or "vapor," has deep roots in both Christian and Jewish traditions. In the Bible, Abel is the second son of Adam and Eve, known for his righteousness and tragic murder by his brother Cain. This biblical narrative has cemented Abel's place in religious texts and teachings. Historically, the name has been used across various cultures, often symbolizing innocence and purity. Variants like Abelardo and Abilio are popular in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries, while Abel remains a unisex name in some regions, though predominantly male. In modern times, Abel has seen a resurgence in popularity, particularly in Scandinavian countries and France. Notable bearers include Abel Tasman, the Dutch explorer, and Abel Ferrara, the American filmmaker. The name's simplicity and profound biblical association make it a timeless choice, often paired with sibling names like Seth or Eve. Personality traits associated with Abel include sensitivity, creativity, and a strong moral compass.

Popularity of The Name Abel

Abel's popularity has fluctuated over time but has seen a notable increase in recent years, particularly in Europe. It ranks highly in Norway, Sweden, and France, reflecting a trend towards biblical names with a simple, classic sound.

Famous People Named Abel

Abel Tasman

Dutch explorer who discovered Tasmania

Abel Ferrara

American filmmaker known for controversial films

Abel Pann

Ukrainian-born Israeli painter and illustrator

Interesting Facts About the Name Abel

Most common surname :

Smith, Johnson, Williams

Most common spouse name :

Sarah, Eve, Rachel

Most common child name :

Seth, Cain, Noah

Peak birth year :

2019 in Norway

Characteristics :

Sensitive, creative, morally strong

Professional orientation :

Arts, exploration, humanities

Historical significance :

Biblical figure symbolizing innocence

Pop culture significance :

Referenced in literature and film

Linguistic origin :

Derived from Hebrew "hebel" meaning "breath" or "vapor

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The most popular genealogy profiles named Abel

Abel Tremblay	Abel Gagnon
Abel Huard	Abel Lavoie
Abel Cote	Abel Girard
Abel Grenier	Abel Martel
Abel Lebrasseur	Abel Simard
Abel Bouchard	Abel Morin
Abel Dufour	Abel Theriault
Abel Belanger	Abel Perron
Abel Gagne	Abel Roussy
Abel Chapados	Abel Ouellet
Abel Bouffard	Abel Desbiens
Abel Savard	Abel Poirier
Abel Jourdain	Abel Fortin
Abel Dube	Abel Martin
Abel Violette	Abel Audet
Abel Bernier	Abel Boisvert
Abel Otis	Abel Bergeron
Abel Leblanc	Abel Roy
Abel Cyr	Abel Fournier
Abel Gauthier	Abel Michaud
Abel Michon	Abel Brassard
Abel Villeneuve	Abel Potvin
Abel Boudreault	Abel Richard
Abel Rehel	Abel Pelletier
Abel Lefebvre	Abel Allaire
Abel Dugas	Abel Godin
Abel Guay	Abel Harvey
Abel Lapointe	Abel Turcotte
Abel Caron	Abel Dumont
Abel Mercier	Abel Pitre
Abel Allain	Abel Gaudreau
Abel Larocque	Abel Castilloux
Abel Rioux	Abel Chouinard
Abel Ouellette	Abel Laforest
Abel Beliveau	Abel Arsenault
Abel Couillard	Abel David
Abel Gregoire	Abel Grondin
Abel Leclerc	Abel Lesage
Abel Levasseur	Abel Levesque
Abel Prevost	Abel Ranger
Abel Rousseau	Abel Blanchette
Abel Bolduc	Abel Demers
Abel Gallant	Abel Inkel
Abel Mongeau	Abel Pilote
Abel Racine	Abel Rochette
Abel Bleau	Abel Fafard
Abel Lafrance	Abel Langlois
Abel Delarosbil	Abel Jugnon
Abel Apollon	Abel Bellefleur
Abel Bellemare	Abel Bernard
Abel Breton	Abel Briand
Abel Chenier	Abel Germain
Abel Gomes	Abel Guitard
Abel Legere	Abel Montminy
Abel Paquet	Abel St-Sauveur
Abel Labrie	Abel Aldrich
Abel Bentley	Abel Blacksmith
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Abel Boutet	Abel Boutin
Abel Brownrigg	Abel Cauchon
Abel Chabot	Abel Charbonneau
Abel Crepeau	Abel Degagnier
Abel Desfosses	Abel Dion
Abel Duquette	Abel Friart
Abel Gendreau	Abel Gravel
Abel Guenette	Abel Hall
Abel Labbe	Abel Lacelle
Abel Lalancette	Abel Larouche
Abel Maheu	Abel Maltais
Abel Parise	Abel Plourde
Abel Provost	Abel Robert
Abel Rodrigue	Abel Rodriguez
Abel Ruest	Abel Saucier
Abel Sauve	Abel St-Laurent
Abel Thibault	Abel Whissell
Abel Adams	Abel Alain
Abel Albert	Abel Aspirot
Abel Beaudry	Abel Bonneau
Abel Caya	Abel Cormier
Abel Dawson	Abel Forest
Abel Hervieux	Abel Lalonde
Abel Maldemay	Abel Marion
Abel Otisse	Abel Rousselle
Abel St-Hilaire	Abel Valin
Abel Blondin	Abel Carlos
Abel Gonthier	Abel Joseph
Abel Morril	Abel Sureau
Abel Caissie	Abel Collette
Abel Doucet	Abel Doucette
Abel Furtado	Abel Guilbault
Abel Guiot	Abel Jacqueline
Abel Jean-Charles	Abel Leclair
Abel Morency	Abel Pereira
Abel Ramsundar	Abel Rancourt
Abel Roger	Abel Tardif
Abel Yves	Abel Alves
Abel Bay	Abel Brunhilde
Abel Cabral	Abel Contois
Abel Diaz	Abel Ferreira
Abel Fortes	Abel Garcia

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Other family names that are common with Abel

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Family Name	Popularity
Tremblay	5.53%
Gagnon	2.37%
Huard	1.84%
Lavoie	1.75%
Cote	1.67%
Grenier	1.58%
Girard	1.58%
Martel	1.4%
Lebrasseur	1.32%
Simard	1.32%
Bouchard	1.23%
Dufour	1.05%
Morin	1.05%
Theriault	0.96%
Perron	0.88%
Roussy	0.88%
Belanger	0.88%
Gagne	0.88%
Chapados	0.7%
Desbiens	0.61%