Avigail vs Susannah

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Avigail Rank #2,521
Susannah Rank #2,715

Avigail is more popular, ranked #2521 vs #2715 for Susannah.

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

Susannah ___

  • Susannah Grace
  • Susannah Mae
  • Susannah Jane
  • Susannah Claire
  • Susannah Rose
  • Susannah Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Avigail

Yael Noam Tamar Eliad Shira

If you choose Susannah

Josephine Harriet Eliza Nathaniel Solomon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avigail or Susannah more popular?

Avigail is more popular, ranked #2521 compared to Susannah at #2715 in the United States.

What do Avigail and Susannah mean?

Avigail means "father's joy, source of joy" (Hebrew origin). Susannah means "lily, graceful lily" (Hebrew origin).

Are Avigail and Susannah boy or girl names?

Avigail is primarily a girl name. Susannah is primarily a girl name.

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