Abraham

Meaning of Abraham

It means 'father of a multitude' or 'father of many nations'. This suggests someone who is a leader or ancestor of many people.

Abraham has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Abraham

Abraham has held fairly steady, sitting around #209 in 2025 after peaking at #157 in 2016.

Notable people named Abraham

• Abraham Lincoln
  16th U.S. President, Civil War.
• Abraham (Biblical figure)
  Patriarch of Abrahamic religions.
• Abraham Maslow
  Psychologist, Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
• Abraham "Abe" Vigoda
  Actor, "Barney Miller", "Godfather".
• Abraham Cahan
  Journalist, author, socialist leader.

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Questions about the name Abraham

What does the name Abraham mean?

Abraham means it means 'father of a multitude' or 'father of many nations'. this suggests someone who is a leader or ancestor of many people, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Abraham a boy's or a girl's name?

Abraham is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Abraham?

In 2025, Abraham ranked #209 for boys, down from #204 the year before.

When was Abraham most popular?

Abraham peaked at #157 in 2016.