What origin is the name Abiathar?

Abiathar comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Abiathar a popular name?

Abiathar is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Abiathar?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Abiathar — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Abiathar

Q: Is Abiathar a rare name?

Yes. Abiathar does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Abiathar

Abiathar

Boy

hebrew

3 syllables

Abiathar is a hebrew boy's name meaning "A Hebrew name meaning excellent father. In biblical contexts, it refers to the father of the remnant.".

Parents who choose Abiathar pick a boy name from the hebrew tradition, meaning "A Hebrew name meaning excellent father. In biblical contexts, it refers to the father of the remnant.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Hebrew name meaning excellent father. In biblical contexts, it refers to the father of the remnant.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Abiathar

Very rare in US records

What does Abiathar mean?

Abiathar is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "A Hebrew name meaning excellent father. In biblical contexts, it refers to the father of the remnant.".

Is Abiathar a rare name?

Yes. Abiathar does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Abiathar

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

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Names with a similar meaning to Abiathar

Abiathar means "A Hebrew name meaning excellent father. In biblical contexts, it refers to the father of the remnant." — these names share that spirit.