Abiel

Abiel - A very unique male name

Abiel appeared on the charts for the first time in 1986 on position #2100. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Abiel and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Abiel? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Abiel. The baby boy name Abiel was given to 53 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1657 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 27,666 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Abiel peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 1549.

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Abiel is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Abiel is currently topping the baby name charts in Oregon at position #604 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,626.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Abiel is where you live.

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Abiel origin and meaning

Hebrew (biblical)

God is my father — from Hebrew abi, 'my father', and El, 'God'

Abiel is a biblical name borne by the grandfather of King Saul, built from the elements for 'my father' and 'God' in the classic Hebrew theophoric pattern. In the US it has been a rare, mostly Spanish-speaking and religious choice, rising to its highest point in 2024.

Attested etymology

Abiel is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Abiel, pop culture references for the name Abiel and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Abiel

We've found the following names that sound similar to Abiel, sorted by popularity.

Abel / Apollo / Aviel / Able / Apolo /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Abiel

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Abiel a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Abiel?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ah-bee-EL · /əbiˈɛl/
The data table lists 2 syllables, but Abiel is commonly spoken with 3 — ah-bee-EL.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Abiel — Grandfather of King Saul in the biblical Books of Samuel (Biblical) Historical

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Abiel for a genuine biblical name with a clear, lovely meaning that almost nobody else is using.

Worth knowing

• It is easily confused with Abel, Abiel's near-twin in sound, and with the feminine Abigail.