Namesakes
Thomas Abel
(m) ?-1540 
Saints
Niels Henrik Abel
(m) 1802-1829
Notable Philosophers and Thinkers
Walter Abel
(m) 1898-1987
Notable Actors and Entertainers (actor)
Sid Abel
(m) 1918-2000
Hall-of-Famers 1969 (ice hockey)
Most Valuable Players 1949 ice hockey
Notable Athletes (ice hockey)
Jake Abel
(m) 1987-
Notable Actors and Entertainers (actor)
Jennifer Abel
(f) 1991-
Olympic Medalists 2012 diving (bronze)