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Essie vs Abbas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Essie

Girl #2,714 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star, radiant one"

Origin: Hebrew/Persian

Cultural Roots

English Jewish American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,714
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Abbas

Boy #1,882 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,882
Total SSA Count
85
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Essie Rank #2,714
Abbas Rank #1,882

Abbas is more popular, ranked #1882 vs #2714 for Essie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Essie or Abbas more popular?

Abbas is more popular, ranked #1882 compared to Essie at #2714 in the United States.

What do Essie and Abbas mean?

Essie means "star, radiant one" (Hebrew/Persian origin). Abbas means "lion" (Arabic origin).

Are Essie and Abbas boy or girl names?

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

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