Abe
Abe: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /eɪb/
Meaning and origin of Abe
- A diminutive of the male given name Abraham, from Hebrew.
Etymology
A shortening from Abraham. In the slang sense for money, refers to the picture of Abraham Lincoln on the currency.
How popular is Abe?
Since 1880, 9,694 boys in the U.S. have been named Abe. Its highest rank for boys was #215 in 1898. In 2025, 64 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Abe FAQ
What does the name Abe mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Abraham, from Hebrew. A shortening from Abraham. In the slang sense for money, refers to the picture of Abraham Lincoln on the currency.
How popular is the name Abe?
Since 1880, 9,694 boys in the U.S. have been named Abe. Its highest rank for boys was #215 in 1898. In 2025, 64 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Abe a boy or girl name?
Abe is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 9,694 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.