Avram

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Pronounced AHV-rahm /ˈɑv.rɑm/Medium

Meaning: A Hebrew form of Abraham/Abram — from Hebrew Avram, 'exalted father', later Avraham, 'father of many (nations)'Low

In 30 seconds: Father of many; exalted father: Avram is a form of Abraham. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'AHV-rahm').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA Hebrew form of Abraham/Abram — from Hebrew Avram, 'exalted father', later Avraham, 'father of many (nations)'

U.S. rank (2025)#4559 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 935

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

Avram is a Hebrew form of Abraham/Abram — from Hebrew Avram, 'exalted father', later Avraham, 'father of many (nations)' (the patriarch of Genesis). A crisp, classic name (said 'AHV-rahm'; nickname Avi).

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and Slavic families. Rare, father-of-many at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Abraham comes from Hebrew Avram, 'exalted father', later Avraham, 'father of many (nations)' — Avram is the Hebrew form, crisp and classic (said 'AHV-rahm').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Abraham — Hebrew etymology

Variations

AbrahamAbramAvrum

Nicknames

Avi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Avram mean?

Avram is a Hebrew form of Abraham/Abram — 'exalted father; father of many'.

How do you pronounce Avram?

It's said AHV-rahm /ˈɑv.rɑm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Avram a boy or girl name?

Avram is a boy's name.

How popular is Avram?

Avram is a rare name in the U.S.