Able
AY-bel
Popularity
#5223
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
1,096
Peak Year
#45 in 2014
First Recorded
1912
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Derived from the Hebrew name Hevel, meaning "breath" or "vapor." Often associated with capability and competence.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Able Seaman
A rating for an experienced member of a ship's crew.
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