Abigayle vs Ebony

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ebony

Girl #5,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"black, dark hardwood"

Origin: Egyptian via Greek

Cultural Roots

African-American American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,579
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eb, Ebbie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Abigayle Rank #5,586
Ebony Rank #5,579

Ebony is more popular, ranked #5579 vs #5586 for Abigayle.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abigayle ___

  • Abigayle Grace
  • Abigayle Rose
  • Abigayle Mae
  • Abigayle Joy
  • Abigayle Claire
  • Abigayle Faith

Ebony ___

  • Ebony Rose
  • Ebony Grace
  • Ebony Marie
  • Ebony Nicole
  • Ebony Renee
  • Ebony Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abigayle

Hannah Naomi Elijah Samuel Sarah

If you choose Ebony

Ivory Diamond Crystal Jade Amber

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abigayle or Ebony more popular?

Ebony is more popular, ranked #5579 compared to Abigayle at #5586 in the United States.

What do Abigayle and Ebony mean?

Abigayle means "my father is joy" (Hebrew origin). Ebony means "black, dark hardwood" (Egyptian via Greek origin).

Are Abigayle and Ebony boy or girl names?

Abigayle is primarily a girl name. Ebony is primarily a girl name.

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