Abed

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-BED /ɑˈbɛd/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic abid/abed, 'a worshipper; a devout servant (of God)' (also a Hebrew 'servant'); we note the devotional rootLow

In 30 seconds: A worshipper; a servant of God: Abed is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'ah-BED').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic abid/abed, 'a worshipper; a devout servant (of God)' (also a Hebrew 'servant'); we note the devotional root

U.S. rank (2024)#8951 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1995

Total births (all-time)≈ 219

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Abed comes from the Arabic abid/abed, 'a worshipper; a devout servant (of God)' (also a Hebrew 'servant'; we note the devotional root). A crisp, classic name (said 'ah-BED').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking families (often as a short form of Abdul- names). Rare, a-worshipper at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Abed means 'a worshipper; a devout servant (of God)' in Arabic (also a Hebrew 'servant') — a crisp, classic name (we note the devotional root; said 'ah-BED').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Abed — Arabic etymology

Variations

AbidAabedAbd

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abed mean?

Abed is Arabic for 'a worshipper; a devout servant (of God)'. We note the devotional root.

How do you pronounce Abed?

It's said ah-BED /ɑˈbɛd/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Abed a boy or girl name?

Abed is a boy's name.

How popular is Abed?

Abed is a very rare name in the U.S.