Abrams is an English surname from Abraham, the Hebrew biblical name meaning father of multitudes.
Abrams comes from Abraham, the great Hebrew biblical name associated with the idea of father of multitudes. As an English surname, it preserves that older scriptural root in a form that feels both established and slightly angular, like a family name that has crossed into given-name territory.
Because it is better known as a surname, Abrams carries a harder-edged, more contemporary sound than Abraham itself. It feels sturdy, literary, and a little uncommon as a first name. The biblical depth is still there, but filtered through surname history, which gives Abrams a pragmatic, grounded character rather than a purely devotional one.