Abigail vs Scarlett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abigail

Girl #32 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"father's joy"

Origin: Hebrew Avigayil from avi and gil

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Girl #27 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright red color"

Origin: Old French escarlate

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Abigail Rank #32

Scarlett Rank #27

Scarlett is more popular, ranked #27 vs #32 for Abigail.

Is Abigail or Scarlett more popular?

Scarlett is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Abigail at #32 in the United States.

What do Abigail and Scarlett mean?

Abigail means "father's joy" (Hebrew Avigayil from avi and gil origin). Scarlett means "bright red color" (Old French escarlate origin).

Are Abigail and Scarlett boy or girl names?

Abigail is primarily a girl name. Scarlett is primarily a girl name.