Abigail vs Bella

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Abigail Rank #32
Bella Rank #109

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 vs #109 for Bella.

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

Bella ___

  • Bella Grace
  • Bella Rose
  • Bella Marie
  • Bella Luna
  • Bella Sofia
  • Bella Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abigail

Hannah Samuel Benjamin Naomi Caleb

If you choose Bella

Stella Luna Romeo Leonardo Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abigail or Bella more popular?

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Bella at #109 in the United States.

What do Abigail and Bella mean?

Abigail means "father's joy" (Hebrew Avigayil from avi and gil origin). Bella means "fair, lovely" (Latin origin).

Are Abigail and Bella boy or girl names?

Abigail is primarily a girl name. Bella is primarily a girl name.

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