Abe - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Abe \a-be\ is of Hebrew origin. Short form of Abner, Abraham, and Abram.

Abe has 2 variant forms: Abey and Abie.

For more information, see also related names Abbott, Abel and Abelard.

Baby names that sound like Abe are Abo, Abbe, Ab and Aube.

Abe is a common male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Abe. Click here to compare Abe with related baby names.