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Nick vs Abbas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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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

Nick Rank #1,422
Abbas Rank #1,882

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1882 for Abbas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Abbas more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Abbas at #1882 in the United States.

What do Nick and Abbas mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Abbas means "lion" (Arabic origin).

Are Nick and Abbas boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Abbas is primarily a boy name.

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