Mel vs Abigail

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Mel Rank #9,357
Abigail Rank #9,193

Abigail is more popular, ranked #9193 vs #9357 for Mel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mel or Abigail more popular?

Abigail is more popular, ranked #9193 compared to Mel at #9357 in the United States.

What do Mel and Abigail mean?

Abigail means "cause of rejoicing" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mel and Abigail boy or girl names?

Mel is primarily a boy name. Abigail is primarily a boy name.

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