Abel Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Abel Name at a Glance

Name	Abel
Meaning	Breath; son; breathing spirit. In the Old Testament, Abel was the son of Adam and Eve who was killed by his brother Cain in a fit of jealousy.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Abel Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Abel means “Breath; son; breathing spirit. In the Old Testament, Abel was the son of Adam and Eve who was killed by his brother Cain in a fit of jealousy”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Abel Name Origin

Our database records Abel under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Abel a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Abel is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Abel

When considering Abel for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.