Ebony vs Gaby

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

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Gaby

Girl #3,824 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,824
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Gabs

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ebony Rank #5,579
Gaby Rank #3,824

Gaby is more popular, ranked #3824 vs #5579 for Ebony.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ebony ___

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

Gaby ___

  • Gaby Rose
  • Gaby Marie
  • Gaby Grace
  • Gaby Lynn
  • Gaby Anne
  • Gaby Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ebony

Ivory Diamond Crystal Jade Amber

If you choose Gaby

Mia Lia Sofia Emma Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ebony or Gaby more popular?

Gaby is more popular, ranked #3824 compared to Ebony at #5579 in the United States.

What do Ebony and Gaby mean?

Ebony means "black, dark hardwood" (Egyptian via Greek origin). Gaby means "God is my strength" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ebony and Gaby boy or girl names?

Ebony is primarily a girl name. Gaby is primarily a girl name.

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