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Abbey vs Abby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abbey

Girl #5,758 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"father of joy, my father is joyful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,758
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Abbey Rank #5,758
Abby Rank #626

Abby is more popular, ranked #626 vs #5758 for Abbey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abbey or Abby more popular?

Abby is more popular, ranked #626 compared to Abbey at #5758 in the United States.

What do Abbey and Abby mean?

Abbey means "father of joy, my father is joyful" (Hebrew origin). Abby means "my father is joy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abbey and Abby boy or girl names?

Abbey is primarily a girl name. Abby is primarily a girl name.

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