Avel

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Pronounced AH-vel /ˈɑː.vɛl/Medium

Meaning: Avel is the Russian and broader Slavic form of Abel, the biblical name from Hebrew hevel ('breath; vapor'). It also reads as a short, modern pick; routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp short name: Avel is the Slavic form of Abel ('breath', Hebrew) (said 'AH-vel'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowRussian, Hebrew

MeaningAvel is the Russian and broader Slavic form of Abel, the biblical name from Hebrew hevel ('breath; vapor'). It also reads as a short, modern pick; routes are uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#12490 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 435

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Avel is the Russian/Slavic form of the biblical Abel, from Hebrew hevel ('breath; vapor'). It also works as a modern short name, and its route here is uncertain, which we note. A tidy two-beat pick (said 'AH-vel').

As spelled here it appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, biblical-rooted, and crisp.

Did you know? Avel is the Russian and Slavic form of Abel, the biblical name from the Hebrew for 'breath' or 'vapor' — a short, clean name whose route as used today is uncertain, which we note (said 'AH-vel').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Avel — Slavic/Russian form of Abel; Hebrew 'breath'; routes uncertain

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Avel mean?

Avel is the Slavic/Russian form of Abel, from the Hebrew for 'breath; vapor'; it also reads as a modern short name and routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Avel?

It's said AH-vel /ˈɑː.vɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Avel a boy or girl name?

Avel is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Avel?

Avel is a rare name for boys in the U.S.