Abel's name day is observed on January 2 in Denmark, Hungary, Poland, and the USA. Further observances occur on March 25 and December 28 in Spain. The name day is also celebrated on August 5 in France and December 30 in Sweden.
The masculine name Abel boasts deep Hebrew origins, traditionally interpreted to mean "breath" or "vapor." In the United States, the name has enjoyed sustained historical use, seeing a notable rise in popularity in recent decades. Its gender identity is universally male across most cultures where it is used, maintaining a classic classification. Abel conveys an earnest and reserved mood, suggesting a thoughtful yet dignified personality. This ancient and succinct name carries a strong, traditional vibe that appeals to those seeking a classic choice.
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
 Hungary | 2 | January | Ábel |
 Latvia | 2 | January | Abels, Indulis, Ivo, Orests |
 Poland | 4 | January | Angelika, Aniela, Benedykta, Benita, Dobromir, Dobrymir, Eugeniusz, Grzegorz, Izabela, Leonia, Rygobert, Tytus |
 Estonia | 6 | January | Aabel, Aabi, Aabo, Aapo, Aap, Roven, Rowan |
 Finland | 11 | February | Talvikki, Iisa, Isabella |
 Austria | 22 | February | Isabella |
 France | 22 | February | Isabelle |
 USA | 22 | February | Bella, Belle, George, Georgio, Isabel, Isabela, Isabella, Isabelle, Izabella, Jorge, Miracle |
 Lithuania | 26 | February | Aleksandras, Aurime, Izabele, Jogintas |
| Poland | 16 | March | Abraham, Cyriak, Henryka, Herbert, Hiacynt, Hilary, Izabela, Oktawia |
 Czechia | 11 | April | Izabela |
 Ukraine | 24 | April | Isabel, Isabella |
 Spain | 4 | July | Berta, Elizabeth, Laureano, Isabel, Inocencio |
| Hungary | 12 | July | Izabella, Dalma |
| Lithuania | 12 | July | Izabele, Margiris, Vyliaude |
| Poland | 14 | July | Bonawentura, Damian, Dobrogost, Franciszek, Izabela, Kosma, Marceli, Marcelin, Marcelina, Stella, Ulrych, Ulryk, Ulryka |
| USA | 12 | August | Clair, Claire, Clara, Clarabel, Clare, Clarinda, Clarissa, Murdock |
 Slovakia | 20 | August | Anabela |
| USA | 30 | August | Raisa, Rhoda, Rosa, Rosabelle, Rosalie, Rosalind, Rosalinda, Roseanne, Rose, Rosemary, Rosetta, Rosie |
| Poland | 3 | September | Antoni, Bartłomiej, Bazylissa, Bronisław, Bronisz, Erazma, Eufemia, Eufrozyna, Izabela, Jan, Joachim, Joachima, Manswet, Mojmir, Szymon, Wincenty, Zenon, Zenona |
 Bulgaria | 5 | September | Elisaveta, Elza, Isabela, Hari, Zahari |
| Austria | 10 | September | Carlo, Diethard, Isabella |
| USA | 10 | September | Anabel, Annabel, Annabella, Annabelle, Arnie, Arnold, Arnolda, Arnoldo, Pulcheria |
| Latvia | 13 | September | Iza, Izabella, Izanda, Izida |
 Sweden | 30 | October | Elsa, Isabella |
| USA | 1 | November | Amabel, Hall, Halsted, Mabel, Sterling, Sumner, Zion |
| Spain | 5 | November | Zacarías, Elisabet, Isabel |
| Spain | 17 | November | Gertrudis, Hilda, Isabel de Hungría, Victoria |
| Slovakia | 9 | December | Izabela |
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