Abbas
Meaning
"lion"
Origin: Arabic
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,882
- Total SSA Count
- 85
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Abi
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"lion"
Origin: Arabic
"strong-willed warrior"
Origin: Irish
Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1882 for Abbas.
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Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Abbas at #1882 in the United States.
Abbas means "lion" (Arabic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).
Abbas is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.