Abe
a-be
US Popularity:5117
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Father Of Many
Abe is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin and is commonly the shortened version of the names Abraham and Abram. As a known diminutive of Abraham, Abe is a name commonly connected to religious texts. As a patriarch of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, Abe was rewarded by God for his immense faith with the gift of his son, Jacob. Although often a religious name, it’s also connected with famous and historical figures, like Abraham Lincoln, Abe Vigoda from The Godfather, and the fictional Abraham Van Helsing who hunts Count Dracula in Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel.
Abe Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Abe is currently #3978 on The Bump
Boy:Abe is currently #1317 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Abe is currently #5117 in U.S. births
Boy:Abe is currently #1552 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#5117
in 2022
- 363
from 2021
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