Abigail vs Modell

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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Modell

Boy #9,163 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Pattern; model; example"

Origin: German

Cultural Roots

German Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,163
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mo, Dell

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Abigail Rank #32
Modell Rank #9,163

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 vs #9163 for Modell.

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

Modell ___

  • Modell Arthur
  • Modell Lewis
  • Modell Samuel
  • Modell Eugene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abigail

Hannah Samuel Benjamin Naomi Caleb

If you choose Modell

Sheryl Howard Morton Irwin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abigail or Modell more popular?

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Modell at #9163 in the United States.

What do Abigail and Modell mean?

Abigail means "father's joy" (Hebrew Avigayil from avi and gil origin). Modell means "Pattern; model; example" (German origin).

Are Abigail and Modell boy or girl names?

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

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