Abigail vs Bailey

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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Bailey

Girl #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fortification wall"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#182
Total SSA Count
1,644
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bay, Bail

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Abigail Rank #32
Bailey Rank #182

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 vs #182 for Bailey.

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

Bailey ___

  • Bailey Mae
  • Bailey Jo
  • Bailey Rose
  • Bailey Grace
  • Bailey Anne
  • Bailey Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abigail

Hannah Samuel Benjamin Naomi Caleb

If you choose Bailey

Brooke Riley Chase Parker Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abigail or Bailey more popular?

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Bailey at #182 in the United States.

What do Abigail and Bailey mean?

Abigail means "father's joy" (Hebrew Avigayil from avi and gil origin). Bailey means "fortification wall" (Old French origin).

Are Abigail and Bailey boy or girl names?

Abigail is primarily a girl name. Bailey is primarily a girl name.

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