Abigail vs Alice

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abigail

Girl #32 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"father's joy"

Origin: Hebrew Avigayil from avi and gil

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32
Total SSA Count
5,499
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abby, Abbie, Gail

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Alice

Girl #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#62
Total SSA Count
3,520
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Allie, Ally

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Popularity Comparison

Abigail Rank #32
Alice Rank #62

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 vs #62 for Alice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abigail ___

  • Abigail Grace
  • Abigail Rose
  • Abigail Jane
  • Abigail Mae
  • Abigail Elizabeth
  • Abigail Kate

Alice ___

  • Alice Grace
  • Alice Louise
  • Alice Rose
  • Alice Jane
  • Alice Marie
  • Alice Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abigail

Hannah Samuel Benjamin Naomi Caleb

If you choose Alice

Edmund Henry Violet Eleanor Theodore

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abigail or Alice more popular?

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Alice at #62 in the United States.

What do Abigail and Alice mean?

Abigail means "father's joy" (Hebrew Avigayil from avi and gil origin). Alice means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin).

Are Abigail and Alice boy or girl names?

Abigail is primarily a girl name. Alice is primarily a girl name.

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