Abi vs Sherly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abi

Girl #6,400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my father rejoices, father's joy"

Origin: Hebrew Avigayil

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Nigerian Yoruba British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,400
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Abs

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Sherly

Girl #6,380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright meadow, bright clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Indonesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,380
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sheri, Sherly, Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Abi Rank #6,400
Sherly Rank #6,380

Sherly is more popular, ranked #6380 vs #6400 for Abi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abi ___

  • Abi Rose
  • Abi Grace
  • Abi May
  • Abi Charlotte
  • Abi Jane
  • Abi Louise

Sherly ___

  • Sherly Ann
  • Sherly Marie
  • Sherly Jean
  • Sherly Lynn
  • Sherly Grace
  • Sherly Kay

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abi

Rosie Elsie Nora Lily Ben

If you choose Sherly

Beverly Donna Gary Larry Sandra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abi or Sherly more popular?

Sherly is more popular, ranked #6380 compared to Abi at #6400 in the United States.

What do Abi and Sherly mean?

Abi means "my father rejoices, father's joy" (Hebrew Avigayil origin). Sherly means "bright meadow, bright clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Abi and Sherly boy or girl names?

Abi is primarily a girl name. Sherly is primarily a girl name.

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