Abby vs Marigold

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
Marigold Rank #693

Abby is more popular, ranked #626 vs #693 for Marigold.

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

Marigold ___

  • Marigold Rose
  • Marigold June
  • Marigold Pearl
  • Marigold Claire
  • Marigold Faye
  • Marigold Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abby

Sam Luke Hannah Emma Ben

If you choose Marigold

Primrose Violet Clementine Barnaby Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abby or Marigold more popular?

Abby is more popular, ranked #626 compared to Marigold at #693 in the United States.

What do Abby and Marigold mean?

Abby means "my father is joy" (Hebrew origin). Marigold means "Mary's gold, golden flower of Mary" (English origin).

Are Abby and Marigold boy or girl names?

Abby is primarily a girl name. Marigold is primarily a girl name.

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