Karin vs Abigail

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karin

Boy #10,769 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,769
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Abigail

Boy #9,193 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"cause of rejoicing"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,193
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Karin Rank #10,769
Abigail Rank #9,193

Abigail is more popular, ranked #9193 vs #10769 for Karin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karin or Abigail more popular?

Abigail is more popular, ranked #9193 compared to Karin at #10769 in the United States.

What do Karin and Abigail mean?

Karin means "pure" (Greek origin). Abigail means "cause of rejoicing" (Hebrew origin).

Are Karin and Abigail boy or girl names?

Karin is primarily a boy name. Abigail is primarily a boy name.

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