What Does the Name Mabel Mean?
Mabel is a girl's name of English origin meaning “lovable, dear.”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Mabel |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | English |
| Meaning | lovable, dear |
| Variants | Mabelle, Maybelle, Amabel, Mable, Maible |
| Popularity | A late-Victorian favorite now returning to fashion among retro names; re-entered the US top 1000. |
The meaning and origin of Mabel
The name Mabel means “lovable, dear” and has English origins. A medieval English short form of Amabel, ultimately from the Latin 'amabilis' meaning 'lovable.' Common in the Middle Ages, it faded after the 15th century before a strong 19th-century revival.
Variants and related names
Mabel is related to several other names you may recognize: Mabelle, Maybelle, Amabel, Mable, Maible. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Mabel?
A late-Victorian favorite now returning to fashion among retro names; re-entered the US top 1000.
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What does the name Mabel mean?+
The name Mabel means “lovable, dear” and is of English origin.
What is the origin of the name Mabel?+
Mabel originates from English.
Is Mabel a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Mabel has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press