Avigail vs Zissy

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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Zissy

Girl #2,593 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sweet, pleasant"

Origin: Yiddish

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,593
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zis, Sis

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Popularity Comparison

Avigail Rank #2,521
Zissy Rank #2,593

Avigail is more popular, ranked #2521 vs #2593 for Zissy.

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

Zissy ___

  • Zissy Pearl
  • Zissy Rose
  • Zissy Mae
  • Zissy Ruth
  • Zissy Miriam
  • Zissy Leah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Avigail

Yael Noam Tamar Eliad Shira

If you choose Zissy

Rivka Goldie Mendel Chana Beila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avigail or Zissy more popular?

Avigail is more popular, ranked #2521 compared to Zissy at #2593 in the United States.

What do Avigail and Zissy mean?

Avigail means "father's joy, source of joy" (Hebrew origin). Zissy means "sweet, pleasant" (Yiddish origin).

Are Avigail and Zissy boy or girl names?

Avigail is primarily a girl name. Zissy is primarily a girl name.

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