Abe vs Akira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abe

Boy #2,424 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"exalted father"

Origin: Hebrew

American Jewish English

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Boy #2,515 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, luminous"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American International

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Abe Rank #2,424

Akira Rank #2,515

Abe is more popular, ranked #2424 vs #2515 for Akira.

Is Abe or Akira more popular?

Abe is more popular, ranked #2424 compared to Akira at #2515 in the United States.

What do Abe and Akira mean?

Abe means "exalted father" (Hebrew origin). Akira means "bright, clear, luminous" (Japanese origin).

Are Abe and Akira boy or girl names?

Abe is primarily a boy name. Akira is primarily a boy name.