Abigail vs Selwyn

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
Selwyn Rank #9,245

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 vs #9245 for Selwyn.

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

Selwyn ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abigail or Selwyn more popular?

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Selwyn at #9245 in the United States.

What do Abigail and Selwyn mean?

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

Are Abigail and Selwyn boy or girl names?

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

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