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The baby name Abram is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈeɪbrəm/ (AY-brəm); Hebrew: /aˈvram/ (ah-VRAHM).

Abram is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: /ˈeɪbrəm/ (AY-brəm); Hebrew: /aˈvram/ (ah-VRAHM)

What is the meaning of the name Abram ?

The baby name Abram is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈeɪbrəm/ (AY-brəm); Hebrew: /aˈvram/ (ah-VRAHM).

Abram is Hebrew in Origin.

Abram is the Hebrew name אברם (Avram) formed from av “father” and ram “exalted,” yielding the meaning “exalted father.” In the Book of Genesis, the patriarch bears this name until God changes it to Abraham, adding an aspirate to signify “father of a multitude.” While closely tied to Abraham, Abram remains distinct and retains its concise, weighty sound.

Usage spread from ancient Israel through the Jewish diaspora, appearing in medieval records and remaining common in Eastern European communities; in Slavic lands the forms Avram and Abram coexisted. English-speaking Puritans favored it for its biblical gravitas, and it later saw intermittent revivals in America. Variants and related forms include Abraham (English), Avram (Slavic/Hebrew), Avraham (Hebrew), Abramo (Italian), and Ibrāhīm (Arabic, cognate). Short forms and nicknames include Abe and Bram. The name conveys dignity, leadership, and ancestral strength.

Abram has the following similar or variant Names

Celebrity babies named Abram

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Abram Khan Gauri Khan film producer Shah Rukh Khan television actor

Abram – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 836
TM Boys 0 #36 1 614
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
SD 0 #100 3 2,130
GE Boys 0 #109 2 2,055
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
EE Boys 0 #124 2 2,087
BW Boys 0 #133 17 4,685
ID Boys 0 #134 2 4,130
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
Sweden Boys 2020 #176 2 1,548
PR Boys 0 #177 2 2,508
MT Boys 0 #178 2 4,064
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
NA Boys 0 #218 18 6,830
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
ZA Boys 0 #236 2,666 25,619
BD 0 #237 5 5,992
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
EG Boys 0 #268 1,431 15,035
NG 0 #271 2 5,926
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
Canada Boys 2024 #281 26 2,588
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
KZ Boys 0 #290 7 6,578
JM Boys 0 #292 2 6,876
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
SD Boys 0 #322 125 10,523
CN Boys 0 #328 4 9,639
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
GT 0 #334 5 5,948
GH Boys 0 #335 11 8,138
PL Boys 0 #335 6 6,459
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
SD Girls 0 #357 2 7,678
BO 0 #358 24 6,868
EG 0 #360 41 6,387
JO Boys 0 #364 14 7,057
France Boys 2020 #389 3 2,846
ZA 0 #389 59 14,421
YE 0 #396 3 8,639
PH Boys 0 #400 9 11,440
BD Girls 0 #405 2 8,413
UY Boys 0 #410 4 5,922
BO Boys 0 #430 170 9,244
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
MX 0 #441 5 8,339
PA Boys 0 #448 34 9,305
GT Boys 0 #459 16 7,625
RU Boys 0 #464 42 12,621
AR Boys 0 #475 9 7,628
MX Boys 0 #497 659 16,355
CR Boys 0 #503 8 10,188
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
PS Boys 0 #521 28 10,655
RU Girls 0 #521 3 11,913
IR Boys 0 #542 11 10,162
BD Boys 0 #550 27 10,045
LY 0 #552 8 12,703
HK Boys 0 #553 5 12,905
United States Boys 2024 #557 374 7,044
IL Boys 0 #573 35 10,983
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
BH 0 #582 6 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
CL Boys 0 #625 41 13,390
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
BO Girls 0 #649 3 9,488
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
IQ Boys 0 #654 14 13,071
Finland Boys 2026 #677 6 3,552
SG Boys 0 #683 15 17,960
QA Boys 0 #698 10 18,093
KW Boys 0 #725 45 18,755
SY 0 #765 3 11,684
PE Boys 0 #777 102 14,506
BR Boys 0 #781 5 12,213
NG Girls 0 #824 3 15,093
OM Boys 0 #872 10 17,948
CO Boys 0 #891 30 15,656
Spain Boys 0 #897 34 5,610
NL Boys 0 #914 38 5,873
NG Boys 0 #920 32 16,906
EG Girls 0 #929 31 14,742
IN Boys 0 #973 29 16,750
SA Girls 0 #1,012 3 25,931
AE Boys 0 #1,071 22 22,615
MA 0 #1,072 57 20,986
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,087 55 25,928
MY Boys 0 #1,096 16 25,439
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,171 13 17,781
TR 0 #1,199 13 19,440
DZ 0 #1,230 5 20,130
IT Boys 0 #1,355 117 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,543 72 28,008

Abram is popular in 69 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
France
Ireland
Sweden

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People also ask about Abram

Abram is predominantly a boy's name.
Abram is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈeɪbrəm/ (AY-brəm); Hebrew: /aˈvram/ (ah-VRAHM).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Avram, Avraham, Abramo and Avraam.
Yes, very popular — Abram ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Abram ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Abram's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #295 in 2014 to #281 in 2024 in Canada.
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Abram for their child, including Gauri Khan and Shah Rukh Khan.