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Abbas vs Matthew

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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Popularity Comparison

Abbas Rank #1,882
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #1882 for Abbas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abbas or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Abbas at #1882 in the United States.

What do Abbas and Matthew mean?

Abbas means "lion" (Arabic origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Abbas and Matthew boy or girl names?

Abbas is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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