Abram vs Major

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abram

Boy #712 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted father"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#712
Total SSA Count
374
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abe, Bram

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Abram Rank #712
Major Rank #581

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #712 for Abram.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abram ___

  • Abram James
  • Abram Lee
  • Abram Thomas
  • Abram Daniel
  • Abram Cole
  • Abram Isaac

Major ___

  • Major James
  • Major Lee
  • Major Cole
  • Major Reed
  • Major West
  • Major Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abram

Isaac Elijah Noah Miriam Naomi

If you choose Major

Knox Legend True Blaze Crew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abram or Major more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Abram at #712 in the United States.

What do Abram and Major mean?

Abram means "exalted father" (Hebrew origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Abram and Major boy or girl names?

Abram is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.

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