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Julian vs Abbas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julian

Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

Cultural Roots

Latin English German Spanish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30
Total SSA Count
7,368
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

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

Julian Rank #30
Abbas Rank #1,882

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #1882 for Abbas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julian or Abbas more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Abbas at #1882 in the United States.

What do Julian and Abbas mean?

Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin). Abbas means "lion" (Arabic origin).

Are Julian and Abbas boy or girl names?

Julian is primarily a boy name. Abbas is primarily a boy name.

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