Abigail vs Yarrow

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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Popularity Comparison

Abigail Rank #32
Yarrow Rank #9,348

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 vs #9348 for Yarrow.

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

Yarrow ___

  • Yarrow Stone
  • Yarrow Ridge
  • Yarrow Fox
  • Yarrow Blue
  • Yarrow Moss
  • Yarrow River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abigail

Hannah Samuel Benjamin Naomi Caleb

If you choose Yarrow

Sage River Rowan Ash Birch

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abigail or Yarrow more popular?

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Yarrow at #9348 in the United States.

What do Abigail and Yarrow mean?

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

Are Abigail and Yarrow boy or girl names?

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

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