Abbas

Abbas is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “Lion.” In 2024 it was given to 85 boys in the United States.

Abbas at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic · Turkish · Persian
Meaning
“Lion”

About the name Abbas

Abbas belongs to the Muslim & Arabic and Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “Lion” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Abbas first appears in Social Security records in 1975. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1670 in 2018, and in 2024 85 babies received the name — 1,782 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Abbas in US records

First recorded (US)
1975
Best US rank
#1670 in 2018
Peak year
2018
Babies named Abbas in 2024
85
Total since 1880
1,782

Abbas in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#415 in 2000
Babies named Abbas in 2025
54
Total since 1996
1,409

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abbas mean?

Abbas means “Lion” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Abbas a boy or girl name?

Abbas is a boy name. In 2024, 85 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Abbas?

Abbas comes from the Muslim & Arabic, Turkish and Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Abbas?

Abbas first appears in US records in 1975. Its best-ever ranking was #1670 in 2018, and 85 babies were given the name in 2024.

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