Avigail vs Golda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avigail

Girl #2,521 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"father's joy, source of joy"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,521
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Avi, Gail, Abby

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Golda

Girl #2,652 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gold"

Origin: Yiddish/German

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Israeli American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,652
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Goldie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Avigail Rank #2,521
Golda Rank #2,652

Avigail is more popular, ranked #2521 vs #2652 for Golda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avigail ___

  • Avigail Leah
  • Avigail Miriam
  • Avigail Chaya
  • Avigail Sarah
  • Avigail Rivka
  • Avigail Rachel

Golda ___

  • Golda Rose
  • Golda Ruth
  • Golda Miriam
  • Golda Sarah
  • Golda Leah
  • Golda Rachel

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Avigail

Yael Noam Tamar Eliad Shira

If you choose Golda

Zelda Miriam Rivka Shoshana Moshe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avigail or Golda more popular?

Avigail is more popular, ranked #2521 compared to Golda at #2652 in the United States.

What do Avigail and Golda mean?

Avigail means "father's joy, source of joy" (Hebrew origin). Golda means "gold" (Yiddish/German origin).

Are Avigail and Golda boy or girl names?

Avigail is primarily a girl name. Golda is primarily a girl name.

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