Sable

At a Glance: Name: Sable – Meaning: black; also the sable, a marten with dark fur – Origin: Old French (from Slavic) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: SAY-buhl

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Sable (SAY-buhl) is an Old French name that came from a Slavic word, and it means "black." It also names the sable, a marten with dark fur, so the name carries a soft, earthy image along with its color meaning.

Meaning & Origin of Sable

Meaning: Black; also the sable, a marten with dark fur.

Origin: Old French (from Slavic).

How to Pronounce Sable

Phonetic: SAY-buhl   IPA: /ˈseɪbəl/

Popularity of Sable

Sable has never been a top-500 name in the U.S. Social Security records, which run from 1923 to 2024. It peaked at #902 in 1986 with 181 babies, and by 2024 it had slipped to #4986 with just 27 babies, so a child named Sable today would be unlikely to share the name with a classmate.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1923–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Sable mean?

Black; also the sable, a marten with dark fur.

How do you pronounce Sable?

Sable is pronounced SAY-buhl (IPA: /ˈseɪbəl/).

Is Sable a popular name right now?

Sable peaked at #902 in 1986 and is ranked #4986 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1923–2024.)

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