Vera vs Abigail

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vera

Girl #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"faith"

Origin: Russian/Slavic

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Girl #32 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"father's joy"

Origin: Hebrew Avigayil from avi and gil

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Vera Rank #226

Abigail Rank #32

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 vs #226 for Vera.

Is Vera or Abigail more popular?

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Vera at #226 in the United States.

What do Vera and Abigail mean?

Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin). Abigail means "father's joy" (Hebrew Avigayil from avi and gil origin).

Are Vera and Abigail boy or girl names?

Vera is primarily a girl name. Abigail is primarily a girl name.