Rope or cord
Derived from the Middle Dutch and Middle French word for a strong, thick rope. It likely originated as an occupational surname for a rope maker or a sailor. In some Germanic contexts, it can also be a variant of the name Gable, referring to a triangular architectural feature.
Less common today
Kabel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,056 in 2017.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
