Abigail vs Genesis

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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Genesis

Girl #55 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"birth, generation, coming into being"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#55
Total SSA Count
3,835
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gen, Genny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Abigail Rank #32
Genesis Rank #55

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 vs #55 for Genesis.

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

Genesis ___

  • Genesis Rose
  • Genesis Marie
  • Genesis Grace
  • Genesis Faith
  • Genesis Hope
  • Genesis Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abigail

Hannah Samuel Benjamin Naomi Caleb

If you choose Genesis

Eden Zion Elijah Trinity Harmony

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abigail or Genesis more popular?

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Genesis at #55 in the United States.

What do Abigail and Genesis mean?

Abigail means "father's joy" (Hebrew Avigayil from avi and gil origin). Genesis means "birth, generation, coming into being" (Greek origin).

Are Abigail and Genesis boy or girl names?

Abigail is primarily a girl name. Genesis is primarily a girl name.

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