Abbas vs Nellie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abbas

Boy #1,882 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Persian Turkish Muslim

✓ All Clear

Girl #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

15 High Risk

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Abbas Rank #1,882

Nellie Rank #520

Nellie is more popular, ranked #520 vs #1882 for Abbas.

Is Abbas or Nellie more popular?

Nellie is more popular, ranked #520 compared to Abbas at #1882 in the United States.

What do Abbas and Nellie mean?

Abbas means "lion" (Arabic origin). Nellie means "shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Abbas and Nellie boy or girl names?

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