Abigail vs Roe

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
Roe Rank #9,380

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 vs #9380 for Roe.

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

Roe ___

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 Roe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abigail or Roe more popular?

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Roe at #9380 in the United States.

What do Abigail and Roe mean?

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

Are Abigail and Roe boy or girl names?

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

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