Abbas vs Barbara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abbas

Boy #1,882 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

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Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Abbas Rank #1,882

Barbara Rank #860

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #1882 for Abbas.

Is Abbas or Barbara more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Abbas at #1882 in the United States.

What do Abbas and Barbara mean?

Abbas means "lion" (Arabic origin). Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin).

Are Abbas and Barbara boy or girl names?

Abbas is primarily a boy name. Barbara is primarily a girl name.