Abe

אַבְרָהָם

• Gender: Male
• Origin: Biblical English
• Meaning: father of many

• Abe is the friendly, everyday form of Abraham, the father of the Jewish nation. Its meaning, "father of many," connects to a legacy of spiritual seeking, radical hospitality, and the courage to leave everything familiar behind for a new path. For centuries, Jewish families across every community have used this name, and its warmth has never faded.

  Jewish actress Nicolette Robinson and her husband, 'Hamilton' star Leslie Odom Jr., chose the nickname Abe for their son Able Phineas — a classic that feels both timeless and fresh. Riding the great-grandpa name revival wave alongside Max, Sam, and Lou, Abe arguably carries the most significant Jewish legacy of the bunch. It is the rare name that sounds equally at home on a Brooklyn toddler and a Supreme Court justice — a name that honors the deepest roots of the Jewish story without a hint of formality.

• Hebrew Equivalent:
  Avraham
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Becca
  ,
  Sari
  ,
  Sam
  ,
  Mor
• Theme: family