The nameAbed

Abed is a boy's name of Arabic origin.

Meaning

From the Arabic abid, "worshipper".

Origin

Arabic.

History

In France it was mostly given from the 1960s to the 1980s.

Popularity of the name Abed

Abed in France

6008thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1972peak year (20 births)
620babies named Abed in France since 1900
01020 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Abed was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 115 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Abed. Its rise began around 1955, and it peaked in 1972. Half of all babies named Abed in France were born before 1984, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abed mean?

From the Arabic abid, "worshipper".

What is the origin of the name Abed?

Arabic.

Is Abed a girl's or a boy's name?

Abed is a boy's name.