Bram

♂ Boy

Pronounced BRAM /ˈbɹæm/Medium

Meaning: Father of manyMedium

In 30 seconds: Bram is an English boy's name meaning 'father of many'. It is a short form of Abraham, also tied to Ibrahim.

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Origin MediumEnglish, Dutch

MeaningFather of many

U.S. rank (2025)#2422 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births56 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,537

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

Bram is a clipped form rooted in Abraham, carrying the meaning 'father of many'. It is especially familiar in Dutch and English use, and it connects through Ibrahim, Ibraheem, and Brahim to the same ancestral name across languages. The meaning is well established.

Dutch bearers such as actor Bram van der Vlugt (1934–2020) and politician Bram Peper (1940–2022) show how at home the name is in the Netherlands. The single hard syllable makes it punchy and easy to say.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Bram is 'father of many', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Bram — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

BraamIbrahimEbrahimIbraheemBrahim

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Bram van der Vlugt (1934–2020)
Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
★Bram Peper (1940–2022)
Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Bram…

Abraham— The full name Bram shortens, with the same 'father of many' meaning.

Ibrahim— A listed variation, the Arabic form of the same ancestral name.

Jream— echoes that soft -am sound

Dream— another English name

Brigham— echoes that soft -am sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bram mean?

Bram is usually explained as meaning 'father of many' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Bram?

It's commonly said BRAM /ˈbɹæm/.

Is Bram a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Bram is used as a boy name.

How popular is Bram?

In 2024, Bram ranked #2948 in the U.S. for boys, with 42 births recorded.