Avram
Literal root meaning: “father + high, exalted”
About the name Avram
Avram is a boy name with Hebrew roots, literally “father + high, exalted”. It is related to Abram, which is where the meaning comes from.
It has a unique feel. In 2025, Avram ranked #4559 for boys in the US, with 22 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2015. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Avram were boys.
Etymology
Equivalent to Abram, which comes from Hebrew, meaning “father” + “high, exalted”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Avram”, “Abram”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #4559
- In 2015
- #3599
- Babies in 2025
- 22
Popularity of Avram, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
Names similar to Avram
Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.