Abram
Abram: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeɪ.bɹəm/
Meaning and origin of Abram
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From Latin Abram, from Koine Greek Ἀβράμ (Abrám), from Hebrew אַבְרָם (ʾaḇrām), from אָב (áb, “father”) + רָם (rám, “high, exalted”). Doublet of Abramo and Avram. As an American placename, particularly named for local resident Abram Dillard, a Texas ranger.
How popular is Abram?
Since 1880, 20,244 boys in the U.S. have been named Abram. Its highest rank for boys was #290 in 1881. In 2025 it ranked #742 for boys, with 350 babies given the name.
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Abram FAQ
What does the name Abram mean?
A male given name from Hebrew. From Latin Abram, from Koine Greek Ἀβράμ (Abrám), from Hebrew אַבְרָם (ʾaḇrām), from אָב (áb, “father”) + רָם (rám, “high, exalted”). Doublet of Abramo and Avram. As an American placename, particularly named for local resident Abram Dillard, a Texas ranger.
What is the origin of the name Abram?
Abram is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Abram?
Since 1880, 20,244 boys in the U.S. have been named Abram. Its highest rank for boys was #290 in 1881. In 2025 it ranked #742 for boys, with 350 babies given the name.
Is Abram a boy or girl name?
Abram is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 20,244 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.