Abigail vs Salome

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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Salome

Girl #955 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, peaceful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Georgian Spanish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#955
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sal, Salo, Lome

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Abigail Rank #32
Salome Rank #955

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 vs #955 for Salome.

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

Salome ___

  • Salome Grace
  • Salome Rose
  • Salome Marie
  • Salome Eve
  • Salome Jade
  • Salome Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abigail

Hannah Samuel Benjamin Naomi Caleb

If you choose Salome

Miriam Esther Tobias Ezra Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abigail or Salome more popular?

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Salome at #955 in the United States.

What do Abigail and Salome mean?

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

Are Abigail and Salome boy or girl names?

Abigail is primarily a girl name. Salome is primarily a girl name.

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