Quick answerAbraham is a male given name of Hebrew origin. From the Hebrew Avraham, meaning 'father of many'. In the United States, it ranked number 204 for baby boys in 2024, according to the Social Security Administration. It is given to boys in the United States. Related forms include Abram. A famous bearer is Abraham Lincoln.
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| Meaning | From the Hebrew Avraham, meaning 'father of many'. |
|---|---|
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Male (boys) |
| Popularity (US) | #204 for baby boys in 2024 (U.S. Social Security Administration) |
| Variants | Abram |
| Famous bearer | Abraham Lincoln |
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- U.S. Social Security Administration — most popular baby names for 2024
- Behind the Name — meaning and origin
Popularity ranks are U.S. Social Security Administration figures for 2024; meanings and origins follow Behind the Name. See the names index for the full source notes.