Barbara vs Abbas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Boy #1,882 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

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Barbara Rank #860

Abbas Rank #1,882

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #1882 for Abbas.

Is Barbara or Abbas more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Abbas at #1882 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Abbas mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Abbas means "lion" (Arabic origin).

Are Barbara and Abbas boy or girl names?

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