Abby vs Clover

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abby

Girl #626 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my father is joy"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#626
Total SSA Count
474
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ab, Abs

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Clover

Girl #618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"good luck, prosperity (symbolic)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#618
Total SSA Count
482
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Clo, Clovy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Abby Rank #626
Clover Rank #618

Clover is more popular, ranked #618 vs #626 for Abby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abby ___

  • Abby Grace
  • Abby Rose
  • Abby Claire
  • Abby Marie
  • Abby Kate

Clover ___

  • Clover Rose
  • Clover Mae
  • Clover Jane
  • Clover Fern
  • Clover Ivy
  • Clover June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abby

Sam Luke Hannah Emma Ben

If you choose Clover

Willow Ivy Fern Jasper River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abby or Clover more popular?

Clover is more popular, ranked #618 compared to Abby at #626 in the United States.

What do Abby and Clover mean?

Abby means "my father is joy" (Hebrew origin). Clover means "good luck, prosperity (symbolic)" (Old English origin).

Are Abby and Clover boy or girl names?

Abby is primarily a girl name. Clover is primarily a girl name.

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