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Abbas vs Joanna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abbas

Boy #1,882 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,882
Total SSA Count
85
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Joanna

Girl #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek and Latin

Cultural Roots

English Polish Spanish Greek Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#329
Total SSA Count
942
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Abbas Rank #1,882
Joanna Rank #329

Joanna is more popular, ranked #329 vs #1882 for Abbas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abbas or Joanna more popular?

Joanna is more popular, ranked #329 compared to Abbas at #1882 in the United States.

What do Abbas and Joanna mean?

Abbas means "lion" (Arabic origin). Joanna means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek and Latin origin).

Are Abbas and Joanna boy or girl names?

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

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