Breath or vapor
Avel is a Russian and Slavic form of the Hebrew name Abel. It is derived from the word 'hevel', which signifies breath or vanity, famously used in the Bible to describe the fleeting nature of life.
Less common today
Avel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,490 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Prominent Soviet politician and Bolshevik
Georgian prince and military commander
