Abigail vs Emily

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abigail

Boy #9,193 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"cause of rejoicing"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #8,972 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rival, industrious"

Origin: Latin Aemilius

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Abigail Rank #9,193

Emily Rank #8,972

Emily is more popular, ranked #8972 vs #9193 for Abigail.

Is Abigail or Emily more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #8972 compared to Abigail at #9193 in the United States.

What do Abigail and Emily mean?

Abigail means "cause of rejoicing" (Hebrew origin). Emily means "rival, industrious" (Latin Aemilius origin).

Are Abigail and Emily boy or girl names?

Abigail is primarily a boy name. Emily is primarily a boy name.