Abigail vs Cotton

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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Cotton

Boy #9,247 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cotton plant, soft white fiber"

Origin: Arabic (qutun) via English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,247
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cot, Cottie

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Popularity Comparison

Abigail Rank #32
Cotton Rank #9,247

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 vs #9247 for Cotton.

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

Cotton ___

  • Cotton James
  • Cotton Lee
  • Cotton Earl
  • Cotton Dale
  • Cotton Ray
  • Cotton Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abigail

Hannah Samuel Benjamin Naomi Caleb

If you choose Cotton

Colton Flint Steel Dusty Rusty

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abigail or Cotton more popular?

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Cotton at #9247 in the United States.

What do Abigail and Cotton mean?

Abigail means "father's joy" (Hebrew Avigayil from avi and gil origin). Cotton means "cotton plant, soft white fiber" (Arabic (qutun) via English origin).

Are Abigail and Cotton boy or girl names?

Abigail is primarily a girl name. Cotton is primarily a boy name.

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