Abigail vs Abbey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abigail

Girl #32 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"father's joy"

Origin: Hebrew Avigayil from avi and gil

Hebrew English American Irish

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Boy #20,153 Most Popular

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Abigail Rank #32

Abbey Rank #20,153

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

Is Abigail or Abbey more popular?

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

What do Abigail and Abbey mean?

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

Are Abigail and Abbey boy or girl names?

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