Mabel
Girl name · Latin · pronounced MAY-bul
Verified name
What does Mabel mean?
Lovable
Origin and language
Latin
Language family: English|Latin
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 193 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 16 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Mae, Mabby, Maybelline
Variant: Maybelle, Mabelle
Related: Amabel, Mehitabel
Using Mabel across cultures
Shortened form of Amabel popular in 19th century.
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