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Abraham
Meaning: father of many · Origin: Hebrew · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
Abraham is the biblical patriarch's name, explained as 'father of many' or as a form of Abram plus 'multitude'. It has been used continuously in Jewish and Christian traditions.
Popularity of Abraham in the US, 1880–2025
2025: 1,664 US baby boys named Abraham — #209 for boys · Peak: 2,584 in 2016 · 1950: 300 · 2000: 1,686 · 2020: 1,900
Source: US Social Security Administration (SSA) national baby-name data, 1880–2025 (names.zip). Counts are babies of that gender given exactly this spelling each year; SSA leaves out a name in any year with fewer than 5 births.
How to pronounce Abraham
AY-brə-ham · IPA /ˈeɪbrəhæm/ (common American English pronunciation)
Language of origin
Hebrew Avraham, traditionally “father of multitudes”
How the meaning and use of Abraham developed
Abraham is the biblical patriarch whose name is explained in Genesis as “father of a multitude”; it is central to Jewish, Christian and Islamic tradition.
Related names from the same root
Abram · Avraham
Sibling names that go well with Abraham
Sister: Ana · Hannah
Brother: Isaac · Ismael
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Famous people named Abraham
- Abraham Lincoln (US president)
Nicknames
Abe, Abie
Variants & related names
Abram, Avraham
Abraham name art
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FAQ
What does the name Abraham mean?
Abraham means “father of many”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Abraham?
Abraham is usually pronounced AY-brə-ham (/ˈeɪbrəhæm/).
Is Abraham a popular name?
In 2025, Abraham ranked #209 among boys' names in the United States, given to 1,664 baby boys, according to US Social Security Administration data. Its peak year was 2016 (2,584 babies).
What are nicknames for Abraham?
Abe, Abie.
What are other forms of Abraham?
Abram, Avraham.
What are good sibling names for Abraham?
Sister: Ana, Hannah. Brother: Isaac, Ismael.
Similar names
Joshua · Nathan · Caleb · Eli · Aaron · Ezekiel
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.