Abigail vs Roberta

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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Roberta

Girl #2,743 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,743
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bobbie, Robbie, Berta

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Abigail Rank #32
Roberta Rank #2,743

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 vs #2743 for Roberta.

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

Roberta ___

  • Roberta Jean
  • Roberta Anne
  • Roberta Louise
  • Roberta Grace
  • Roberta Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abigail

Hannah Samuel Benjamin Naomi Caleb

If you choose Roberta

Patricia Dorothy Edward James Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abigail or Roberta more popular?

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Roberta at #2743 in the United States.

What do Abigail and Roberta mean?

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

Are Abigail and Roberta boy or girl names?

Abigail is primarily a girl name. Roberta is primarily a girl name.

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