Selma vs Abbas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Selma

Girl #2,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection, helmet of the gods"

Origin: Germanic/Norse

Scandinavian German Arabic American Turkish

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Boy #1,882 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Persian Turkish Muslim

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Selma Rank #2,770

Abbas Rank #1,882

Abbas is more popular, ranked #1882 vs #2770 for Selma.

Is Selma or Abbas more popular?

Abbas is more popular, ranked #1882 compared to Selma at #2770 in the United States.

What do Selma and Abbas mean?

Selma means "divine protection, helmet of the gods" (Germanic/Norse origin). Abbas means "lion" (Arabic origin).

Are Selma and Abbas boy or girl names?

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