Abe Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Abe Name at a Glance

Name	Abe
Meaning	Diminutive of Abraham: Father of a multitude. In Genesis the Old Testament patriarch Abram's name was changed to Abraham when it was revealed he would be father of the Hebrew nation. Further popularized by 19th century US president Abraham Lincoln.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Abe Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Abe means “Diminutive of Abraham: Father of a multitude. In Genesis the Old Testament patriarch Abram's name was changed to Abraham when it was revealed he would be father of the Hebrew nation. Further popularized by 19th century US president Abraham Lincoln”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Abe Name Origin

Our database records Abe under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Abe a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Abe is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Abe

When considering Abe for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.