Abigail vs Galvin

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

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Popularity Comparison

Abigail Rank #32
Galvin Rank #9,190

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 vs #9190 for Galvin.

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

Galvin ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abigail

Hannah Samuel Benjamin Naomi Caleb

If you choose Galvin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abigail or Galvin more popular?

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Galvin at #9190 in the United States.

What do Abigail and Galvin mean?

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

Are Abigail and Galvin boy or girl names?

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

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