Nellie vs Abbas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nellie

Girl #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

15 High Risk

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Boy #1,882 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Persian Turkish Muslim

✓ All Clear

Nellie Rank #520

Abbas Rank #1,882

Nellie is more popular, ranked #520 vs #1882 for Abbas.

Is Nellie or Abbas more popular?

Nellie is more popular, ranked #520 compared to Abbas at #1882 in the United States.

What do Nellie and Abbas mean?

Nellie means "shining light" (Greek origin). Abbas means "lion" (Arabic origin).

Are Nellie and Abbas boy or girl names?

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