Abigael vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abigael

Girl #3,918 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"my father is joy"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Christian Jewish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,918
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abby, Abbie, Gael

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Abigael Rank #3,918
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3918 for Abigael.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abigael ___

  • Abigael Grace
  • Abigael Rose
  • Abigael Lynn
  • Abigael Marie
  • Abigael Elizabeth

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abigael

Hannah Naomi Miriam Elijah Samuel

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abigael or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Abigael at #3918 in the United States.

What do Abigael and Theodore mean?

Abigael means "my father is joy" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Abigael and Theodore boy or girl names?

Abigael is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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