Able Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Able Name at a Glance

Name	Able
Meaning	Exhalation of breath. The second son of Adam in the bible. The variant Able is used as an English surname.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Able Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Able means “Exhalation of breath. The second son of Adam in the bible. The variant Able is used as an English surname”. 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.

Able Name Origin

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

Is Able a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Able

When considering Able 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.