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Irene vs Abbas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irene

Girl #638 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace"

Origin: Ancient Greek (eirene)

Cultural Roots

Greek English Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#638
Total SSA Count
461
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Irene Rank #638
Abbas Rank #1,882

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 vs #1882 for Abbas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irene or Abbas more popular?

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 compared to Abbas at #1882 in the United States.

What do Irene and Abbas mean?

Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin). Abbas means "lion" (Arabic origin).

Are Irene and Abbas boy or girl names?

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

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