Abigail vs Shigeki

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

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Shigeki

Boy #9,235 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperous tree or thriving tree"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,235
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shige

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Abigail Rank #32
Shigeki Rank #9,235

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 vs #9235 for Shigeki.

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

Shigeki ___

  • Shigeki Kenji
  • Shigeki Takashi
  • Shigeki Hiroshi
  • Shigeki Masaru
  • Shigeki Ryota

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abigail

Hannah Samuel Benjamin Naomi Caleb

If you choose Shigeki

Shigeto Keiko Haruki Yuki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abigail or Shigeki more popular?

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Shigeki at #9235 in the United States.

What do Abigail and Shigeki mean?

Abigail means "father's joy" (Hebrew Avigayil from avi and gil origin). Shigeki means "prosperous tree or thriving tree" (Japanese origin).

Are Abigail and Shigeki boy or girl names?

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

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