Boy · #12,106 in 2026

Abiezer

Abiezer or Abieezer or Abi-ezer is the name of three Biblical characters. The name means "father of help" i.e., helpful. The characters are:The prince of the tribe of Dan at the time of the Exodus. The second of the three sons of Hammoleketh, the sister of Gilead. He was the grandson of Manasseh. From his family Gideon sprang.

Current Rank
#12,106
Peak Rank
#8,338 (2001)
Total Babies
12
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2001
First Year
2014
Last Year
2001
Peak Year
#8338
Peak Rank
12
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Abiezer

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Abiezer or Abieezer or Abi-ezer is the name of three Biblical characters. The name means "father of help" i.e., helpful. The characters are:The prince of the tribe of Dan at the time of the Exodus. The second of the three sons of Hammoleketh, the sister of Gilead. He was the grandson of Manasseh. From his family Gideon sprang.

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The Story of Abiezer

Abiezer first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2001, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2001, when 7 Abiezers were born — ranking #8,338 that year. As of 2026, Abiezer ranks #12,106 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Abiezers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Abiezer

Phonetically similar names — useful when Abiezer is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Abiezer

What does the name Abiezer mean?
Abiezer or Abieezer or Abi-ezer is the name of three Biblical characters. The name means "father of help" i.e., helpful. The characters are:The prince of the tribe of Dan at the time of the Exodus. The second of the three sons of Hammoleketh, the sister of Gilead. He was the grandson of Manasseh. From his family Gideon sprang.
How popular is Abiezer in 2026?
In 2026, Abiezer ranks #12,106 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Abiezer most popular?
Abiezer reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking #8,338 that year with 7 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Abiezer most popular?
Abiezer has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Abiezer.
Is Abiezer a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Abiezer is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Abiezer?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Abiezer include Donivon, Kwon, Sheik. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Abiezer

Abiezer is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Abiezer's peak popularity came in 2001 when it ranked #8,338. Use the chart and map above to compare Abiezer's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.