Abbott

At a Glance: Name: Abbott – Meaning: servant of an abbot – Origin: English (occupational surname) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: AB-ut

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Abbott is an English occupational surname, originally given to someone who served an abbot. If you're drawn to names with a clear working-class, medieval English root rather than a soft or decorative meaning, this one wears its history plainly on its sleeve.

Meaning & Origin of Abbott

Meaning: Servant of an abbot.

Origin: English (occupational surname).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Abbott

Phonetic: AB-ut   IPA: /ˈæbət/

Popularity of Abbott

Abbott's highest point in Social Security data was #910 back in 1880, when 5 babies were given the name; by 2024 it had slipped to #3680, with 30 babies named Abbott that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Abbott mean?

Servant of an abbot. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Abbott)

How do you pronounce Abbott?

Abbott is pronounced AB-ut (IPA: /ˈæbət/).

Is Abbott a popular name right now?

Abbott peaked at #910 in 1880 and is ranked #3680 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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