Abbas vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abbas

Boy #1,882 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Persian Turkish Muslim

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Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish Scottish

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Abbas Rank #1,882

James Rank #2,583

Abbas is more popular, ranked #1882 vs #2583 for James.

Is Abbas or James more popular?

Abbas is more popular, ranked #1882 compared to James at #2583 in the United States.

What do Abbas and James mean?

Abbas means "lion" (Arabic origin). James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abbas and James boy or girl names?

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