Abraham
Abraham: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeɪ.bɹə.hæm/ · /ˈeɪ.bɹə.həm/
Meaning and origin of Abraham
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From Middle English Abraham, from Old English Abraham, from Late Latin Ābrahām, from Ancient Greek Ἀβρᾱᾱ́μ (Abrāā́m), from Hebrew אַבְרָהָם ('aḇrāhām, “Abraham”). Thomas L. Thompson suggests that the meaning of the name in Genesis was forgotten due to its age and that its original meaning was "Father is exalted." Glossed as אַב (aḇ, “father of”) + הֲמוֹן (hăˈmōn, “multitude of”) in Genesis 17:4–5; or from Hebrew אַבְרָם ('aḇrām, “Abram”). Doublet of Ibrahim, Avraham, Abramo, and Abrahan.
How popular is Abraham?
Since 1880, 208 girls and 103,967 boys in the U.S. have been named Abraham (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5959 in 1978. Its highest rank for boys was #124 in 1911. In 2025 it ranked #209 for boys, with 1,664 babies given the name.
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Abraham FAQ
What does the name Abraham mean?
A male given name from Hebrew. From Middle English Abraham, from Old English Abraham, from Late Latin Ābrahām, from Ancient Greek Ἀβρᾱᾱ́μ (Abrāā́m), from Hebrew אַבְרָהָם ('aḇrāhām, “Abraham”). Thomas L. Thompson suggests that the meaning of the name in Genesis was forgotten due to its age and that its original meaning was "Father is exalted." Glossed as אַב (aḇ, “father of”) + הֲמוֹן (hăˈmōn, “multitude of”) in Genesis 17:4–5; or from Hebrew אַבְרָם ('aḇrām, “Abram”). Doublet of Ibrahim, Avraham, Abramo, and Abrahan.
What is the origin of the name Abraham?
Abraham is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Abraham?
Since 1880, 208 girls and 103,967 boys in the U.S. have been named Abraham (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5959 in 1978. Its highest rank for boys was #124 in 1911. In 2025 it ranked #209 for boys, with 1,664 babies given the name.
Is Abraham a boy or girl name?
Abraham is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 208 girls and 103,967 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.