Abbott vs Dewey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abbott

Boy #3,766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father, head of monastery"

Origin: Aramaic via Latin

English Scottish

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Boy #3,607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

Welsh English American

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Abbott Rank #3,766

Dewey Rank #3,607

Dewey is more popular, ranked #3607 vs #3766 for Abbott.

Is Abbott or Dewey more popular?

Dewey is more popular, ranked #3607 compared to Abbott at #3766 in the United States.

What do Abbott and Dewey mean?

Abbott means "father, head of monastery" (Aramaic via Latin origin). Dewey means "beloved" (Hebrew via Welsh origin).

Are Abbott and Dewey boy or girl names?

Abbott is primarily a boy name. Dewey is primarily a boy name.