The nameAbou
Abou is a West African boy's name, rising in France.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic abu, "father of", found at the start of many Arabic names.
Origin
Arabic, used mainly in West Africa.
History
Found in France since the late 1960s, Abou grew in the 2010s and peaked in the early 2020s, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Abou
Abou in France
Abou was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 290 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Abou. Its rise began around 1977, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Abou in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 46 births a year on average, against 31 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Abou in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abou mean?
From the Arabic abu, "father of", found at the start of many Arabic names.
What is the origin of the name Abou?
Arabic, used mainly in West Africa.
Is Abou a girl's or a boy's name?
Abou is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Abou?
Variants and related names of Abou include Bakary and Belkacem.