Father of many
Abe is the traditional short form of Abraham. In the Hebrew Bible, Abraham is considered the founding patriarch of the Israelites, and his name signifies his role as the father of a multitude of nations.
Less common today
Abe isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,846 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
16th President of the United States
American actor known for The Godfather
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and director
Amphibious humanoid and paranormal researcher · Hellboy
The elderly patriarch of the Simpson family · The Simpsons
Drummer for the band Deftones
Founder and coach of the Harlem Globetrotters
