Abigail vs Cora

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
Cora Rank #102

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 vs #102 for Cora.

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

Cora ___

  • Cora Jane
  • Cora Mae
  • Cora Louise
  • Cora Belle
  • Cora Anne
  • Cora Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Abigail

Hannah Samuel Benjamin Naomi Caleb

If you choose Cora

Hazel Violet Jasper Emmett Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abigail or Cora more popular?

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Cora at #102 in the United States.

What do Abigail and Cora mean?

Abigail means "father's joy" (Hebrew Avigayil from avi and gil origin). Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin).

Are Abigail and Cora boy or girl names?

Abigail is primarily a girl name. Cora is primarily a girl name.

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