Abbas vs Miriam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abbas

Boy #1,882 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Persian Turkish Muslim

✓ All Clear

Girl #250 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Arabic Ethiopian

✓ All Clear

Abbas Rank #1,882

Miriam Rank #250

Miriam is more popular, ranked #250 vs #1882 for Abbas.

Is Abbas or Miriam more popular?

Miriam is more popular, ranked #250 compared to Abbas at #1882 in the United States.

What do Abbas and Miriam mean?

Abbas means "lion" (Arabic origin). Miriam means "wished-for child" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abbas and Miriam boy or girl names?

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