One would think that most parents would want to steer clear of a namesake who's most famous for being murdered. The name Abel, of course, comes from the bible as Adam and Eve's second son who is killed in a jealous rage by his older brother, Cain. On the plus side, this means that it's a biblical name that hasn't been overused. And bel was the good son ,after all, so there's technically nothing inherently negative about the name. And the moniker has some literary connections outside of the bible, such as the character Abel Magwitch in Charles Dickens' Great Expectations.

Will Arnett and Amy Poehler named their second son Abel in 2010 (via Us Weekly). Perhaps an even more famous namesake is Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd. So far, neither appear to have been victims of fratricide. Joking aside, the unique baby boy name does have a sweet, humble feel to it. It's doubtful that the biblical story will come up as a source of teasing on the playground, and you can be sure your son will probably be the only Abel for miles.