James vs Abbas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish Scottish

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Boy #1,882 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Persian Turkish Muslim

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James Rank #2,583

Abbas Rank #1,882

Abbas is more popular, ranked #1882 vs #2583 for James.

Is James or Abbas more popular?

Abbas is more popular, ranked #1882 compared to James at #2583 in the United States.

What do James and Abbas mean?

James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin). Abbas means "lion" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Abbas boy or girl names?

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