Abbey vs Lara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abbey

Girl #5,758 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"father of joy, my father is joyful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,758
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Abs

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Lara

Girl #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bay laurel (victory)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Russian Italian Spanish English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#740
Total SSA Count
379
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Abbey Rank #5,758
Lara Rank #740

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 vs #5758 for Abbey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abbey ___

  • Abbey Grace
  • Abbey Rose
  • Abbey Mae
  • Abbey Jane
  • Abbey Claire
  • Abbey Louise

Lara ___

  • Lara Jane
  • Lara Rose
  • Lara Grace
  • Lara Belle
  • Lara Kate
  • Lara Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abbey

Molly Lucy Charlie Jack Lily

If you choose Lara

Sasha Natasha Ivan Mira Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abbey or Lara more popular?

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 compared to Abbey at #5758 in the United States.

What do Abbey and Lara mean?

Abbey means "father of joy, my father is joyful" (Hebrew origin). Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin).

Are Abbey and Lara boy or girl names?

Abbey is primarily a girl name. Lara is primarily a girl name.

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