Abbigail vs James

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

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Popularity Comparison

Abbigail Rank #3,980
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abbigail

Hannah Emma Elijah Noah Naomi

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abbigail or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Abbigail at #3980 in the United States.

What do Abbigail and James mean?

Abbigail means "my father is joy, father's joy" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abbigail and James boy or girl names?

Abbigail is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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