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Jabel

♂ Boy

Pronounced jah-BEL /dʒɑːˈbɛl/Medium

Meaning: Jabel is a Spanish-influenced form of biblical Jabal, son of Lamech in Genesis, called the father of those who dwell in tents and keep livestock. The name is generally read as 'stream' or 'flowing.' The Jabel spelling may also be heard as a shortened -el theophoric name; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: Jabel points to biblical Jabal, the first herdsman and tent-dweller (said 'jah-BEL'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowHebrew, Spanish
MeaningJabel is a Spanish-influenced form of biblical Jabal, son of Lamech in Genesis, called the father of those who dwell in tents and keep livestock. The name is generally read as 'stream' or 'flowing.' The Jabel spelling may also be heard as a shortened -el theophoric name; routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#13001 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 25

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420072024

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

Jabel most likely carries biblical Jabal, son of Lamech, whom Genesis calls the ancestor of herdsmen and tent-dwellers; the name is often glossed 'stream.' In Latino naming, Jabel can also read as a member of the -el family of God-names. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'jah-BEL').

In the U.S. it is very rare. Rare, biblical, and unusual.

Did you know? In Genesis, Jabal is named the father of those who live in tents and keep cattle — one of the very first named makers of a way of life. Jabel is a close spelling, with routes uncertain, which we note (said 'jah-BEL').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Jabel — Biblical Jabal (Genesis); Latino -el family; uncertain

Variations

JabalYabelJubal

Nicknames

JabBel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jabel mean?

Jabel most likely comes from biblical Jabal, son of Lamech, father of herdsmen; it is often glossed 'stream.' The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Jabel?

It's said jah-BEL /dʒɑːˈbɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jabel a boy or girl name?

Jabel is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jabel?

Jabel is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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