Abbas
Meaningstern, austere · Arabic
Abbas is an Arabic boy name meaning “stern, austere”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationAbbas peaked in 2018, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Abbas you'd meet today is about 7 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Abbas would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 28,011 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAbbas first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Abbass? Head to Michigan, where it's the #445 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Abbas
Abbas is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “stern, austere”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 2010s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Abbas
What does the name Abbas mean?
Abbas means “stern, austere” and comes from Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Abbas?
Abbas is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Abbas a boy or girl name?
Abbas is a boy name. In 2025, 61 US boys were named Abbas.
How popular is the name Abbas?
Abbas ranked #2,284 for US boys in 2025, given to 61 babies. Its best year was 2018, when it reached #1,671. Over the last five years it has slipped 260 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Abbas?
Abbas is an Arabic boy name meaning “stern, austere”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.