Abigail vs Charlotte

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
Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #32 for Abigail.

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

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abigail

Hannah Samuel Benjamin Naomi Caleb

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abigail or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Abigail at #32 in the United States.

What do Abigail and Charlotte mean?

Abigail means "father's joy" (Hebrew Avigayil from avi and gil origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Abigail and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Abigail is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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