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Abraham is a masculine name used in English and Hebrew. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the Hebrew name אַבְרָהָם (ʾAvraham), which may be viewed either as meaning ‘father of many’ or else as a contraction of Abram and הָמוֹן (hamon) meaning ‘many, multitude’. The biblical patriarch Abraham was originally named Abram but God changed his name (see Genesis 17:5)." It ranked #209 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the Hebrew name אַבְרָהָם (ʾAvraham), which may be viewed either as meaning ‘father of many’ or else as a contraction of Abram and הָמוֹן (hamon) meaning ‘many, multitude’. The biblical patriarch Abraham was originally named Abram but God changed his name (see Genesis 17:5). The entry lists its usage as English, Hebrew, Spanish, French and others.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Abraham ranked #209 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #209 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abraham mean?
Abraham means "father of many", according to Behind the Name.
Is Abraham a popular name?
Abraham ranked #209 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Abraham a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Abraham appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Abraham — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
