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Matthew vs Abbas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Matthew Rank #33
Abbas Rank #1,882

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #1882 for Abbas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Abbas more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Abbas at #1882 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Abbas mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Abbas means "lion" (Arabic origin).

Are Matthew and Abbas boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Abbas is primarily a boy name.

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