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Mikhail vs Abbas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mikhail

Boy #1,912 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European Hebrew Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,912
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Mikhail Rank #1,912
Abbas Rank #1,882

Abbas is more popular, ranked #1882 vs #1912 for Mikhail.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mikhail or Abbas more popular?

Abbas is more popular, ranked #1882 compared to Mikhail at #1912 in the United States.

What do Mikhail and Abbas mean?

Mikhail means "who is like God?" (Hebrew origin). Abbas means "lion" (Arabic origin).

Are Mikhail and Abbas boy or girl names?

Mikhail is primarily a boy name. Abbas is primarily a boy name.

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