Abraham vs Nathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abraham

Boy #204 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"father of many nations"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Muslim American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#204
Total SSA Count
1,729
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Abe, Bram, Ham

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Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#62
Total SSA Count
5,010
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nate, Nat

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Popularity Comparison

Abraham Rank #204
Nathan Rank #62

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #204 for Abraham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abraham ___

  • Abraham Isaac
  • Abraham James
  • Abraham Lee
  • Abraham Thomas
  • Abraham Lincoln
  • Abraham Samuel

Nathan ___

  • Nathan James
  • Nathan Alexander
  • Nathan Michael
  • Nathan David
  • Nathan Thomas
  • Nathan Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abraham

Isaac Elijah Samuel Ruth Miriam

If you choose Nathan

Elijah Samuel Hannah Abigail Jonah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abraham or Nathan more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Abraham at #204 in the United States.

What do Abraham and Nathan mean?

Abraham means "father of many nations" (Hebrew origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abraham and Nathan boy or girl names?

Abraham is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.

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