Abbas vs Merci

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abbas

Boy #1,882 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Persian Turkish Muslim

✓ All Clear

Girl #4,398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mercy, compassion, grace"

Origin: Latin via French

French American Spanish African American

15 High Risk

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Abbas Rank #1,882

Merci Rank #4,398

Abbas is more popular, ranked #1882 vs #4398 for Merci.

Is Abbas or Merci more popular?

Abbas is more popular, ranked #1882 compared to Merci at #4398 in the United States.

What do Abbas and Merci mean?

Abbas means "lion" (Arabic origin). Merci means "mercy, compassion, grace" (Latin via French origin).

Are Abbas and Merci boy or girl names?

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