Avram

Avram: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Avram

  • A male given name from Hebrew, equivalent to English Abram.

Etymology

From transliterations of modern pronunciations of Hebrew אַבְרָם (avrám). Doublet of Abram and Abramo.

How popular is Avram?

22U.S. babies in 2025
#2208peak rank (1971)
937babies since 1880

Since 1880, 937 boys in the U.S. have been named Avram. Its highest rank for boys was #2208 in 1971. In 2025, 22 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Avram FAQ

What does the name Avram mean?

A male given name from Hebrew, equivalent to English Abram. From transliterations of modern pronunciations of Hebrew אַבְרָם (avrám). Doublet of Abram and Abramo.

What is the origin of the name Avram?

Avram is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Avram?

Since 1880, 937 boys in the U.S. have been named Avram. Its highest rank for boys was #2208 in 1971. In 2025, 22 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Avram a boy or girl name?

Avram is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 937 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.