| Meaning | breath, vapor |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Abel |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | A-bel |
About Abel
Strong. Simple. Unforgettable. This four-letter powerhouse packs incredible presence without any unnecessary flourish. Abel represents purity of sound and clarity of identity—no confusion, no complications, just confident straightforwardness. The name resonates with parents who value substance over trends, choosing timeless elegance rather than fleeting popularity. Its brevity makes it impossible to mispronounce, yet it carries significant weight in any context. Abel works internationally, crossing linguistic boundaries with ease, which matters in our interconnected world. The name suggests someone grounded, reliable, and authentic—qualities every parent hopes to nurture. Consider the advantage of a name that looks as good written as it sounds spoken, that fits on any form without abbreviation, that kindergarten teachers will spell correctly on the first try. Abel doesn't need embellishment or explanation; it stands complete and self-assured, much like the individual who will carry it through life's adventures.
Variations of Name Abel
| Abell |
| Abelson |
| Abela |
Nicknames for Abel
| Abe |
| Abey |
| Abie |
| Bell |
Famous People Named Abel
| Abel Tasman | Dutch explorer and seafarer |
| Abel Ferrara | American filmmaker |
| Abel Hernandez | Uruguayan professional footballer |
| Abel Xavier | Portuguese former professional footballer |
| Abel Muzorewa | Zimbabwean bishop and politician |
| Abel Aganbegyan | Russian economist and politician |
| Abel Kirui | Kenyan long-distance runner |
| Abel Pacheco | Former President of Costa Rica |
| Abel Gance | French film director and producer |
| Abel Resino | Spanish former football goalkeeper |
| Abel Tesfaye | The Weeknd - Canadian singer-songwriter |
| Abel Korzeniowski | Polish film composer |
| Abelardo Fernandez | Spanish football coach |
| Abel Ruiz | Spanish professional footballer |
| Abel Balbo | Argentine retired footballer |
| Abel Matutes | Spanish businessman and politician |
| Abel Regalado | Filipino general |
| Abel Tarride | French film actor and director |
Characters Named Abel
| Abel Nightroad | Character from the anime series "Trinity Blood" |
| Abel Magwitch | Character from Charles Dickens' novel "Great Expectations" |
| Abel Cuvier | Character from the video game "Perfect Dark" |
| Abel Rosenberg | Character from the film "The Night Porter" |
| Abel Bellamy | Character from the TV series "The Secret Life of Us" |
| Abel Teller | Character from the TV series "Sons of Anarchy" |
| Abel Gideon | Character from the TV series "Hannibal" |
| Abel the Sea-Clan Thief | Character from the "Redwall" series by Brian Jacques |
| Abel the Feral Boy | Character from the comic strip "Li'l Abner" |
| Abel Highmoore | Character from the video game "World of Warcraft" |
| Abel Nightlord | Character from the visual novel "Hakuoki" |
| Abel Shaz | Character from the comic book series "Shazam!" |
| Abel Johnson | Character from the film "The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover" |
| Abel Marsh | Character from the film "Southbound" |
| Abel Blackwood | Character from the TV series "The Originals" |