Abbigail vs Clare

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abbigail

Girl #3,980 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my father is joy, father's joy"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,980
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abby, Abbi, Gail

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Abbigail Rank #3,980
Clare Rank #950

Clare is more popular, ranked #950 vs #3980 for Abbigail.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abbigail ___

  • Abbigail Grace
  • Abbigail Rose
  • Abbigail Marie
  • Abbigail Lynn
  • Abbigail Faith
  • Abbigail Hope

Clare ___

  • Clare Marie
  • Clare Elizabeth
  • Clare Anne
  • Clare Rose
  • Clare Josephine
  • Clare Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abbigail

Hannah Emma Elijah Noah Naomi

If you choose Clare

Margaret Eleanor Thomas Henry Cecily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abbigail or Clare more popular?

Clare is more popular, ranked #950 compared to Abbigail at #3980 in the United States.

What do Abbigail and Clare mean?

Abbigail means "my father is joy, father's joy" (Hebrew origin). Clare means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin).

Are Abbigail and Clare boy or girl names?

Abbigail is primarily a girl name. Clare is primarily a girl name.

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