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Abbey vs Abigail

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abigail

Girl #32 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"father's joy"

Origin: Hebrew Avigayil from avi and gil

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32
Total SSA Count
5,499
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Abbey Rank #20,153
Abigail Rank #32

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 vs #20153 for Abbey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abbey or Abigail more popular?

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Abbey at #20153 in the United States.

What do Abbey and Abigail mean?

Abigail means "father's joy" (Hebrew Avigayil from avi and gil origin).

Are Abbey and Abigail boy or girl names?

Abbey is primarily a boy name. Abigail is primarily a girl name.

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