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At a Glance
- 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
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
SAY-buhlIPA /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.
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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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