Abbas vs Selma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abbas

Boy #1,882 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Persian Turkish Muslim

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Girl #2,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection, helmet of the gods"

Origin: Germanic/Norse

Scandinavian German Arabic American Turkish

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Abbas Rank #1,882

Selma Rank #2,770

Abbas is more popular, ranked #1882 vs #2770 for Selma.

Is Abbas or Selma more popular?

Abbas is more popular, ranked #1882 compared to Selma at #2770 in the United States.

What do Abbas and Selma mean?

Abbas means "lion" (Arabic origin). Selma means "divine protection, helmet of the gods" (Germanic/Norse origin).

Are Abbas and Selma boy or girl names?

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