Abby vs Della

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

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Popularity Comparison

Abby Rank #626
Della Rank #579

Della is more popular, ranked #579 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

Della ___

  • Della Rose
  • Della June
  • Della Mae
  • Della Pearl
  • Della Grace
  • Della Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abby

Sam Luke Hannah Emma Ben

If you choose Della

Vera Mabel Walter Ralph Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abby or Della more popular?

Della is more popular, ranked #579 compared to Abby at #626 in the United States.

What do Abby and Della mean?

Abby means "my father is joy" (Hebrew origin). Della means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin).

Are Abby and Della boy or girl names?

Abby is primarily a girl name. Della is primarily a girl name.

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