Which version is better? Mabel (#436 A YEAR AGO), Mable, Maybel, Maybell and Maybelle are the popular alternative forms of Mabelle appearing in the Top 2000. Other variants, like Amaybelle, are seldom used. Usage of these forms of Mabelle was at its most widespread a century ago (USAGE OF 1.2%) and is now significantly diminished, with forms like Mabelle becoming less trendy.