boy's name
Abou
ah-BOO
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Top 1000 (France)
- Births on record 1,202
France
#953
2025 births
Abou is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
- Peaked in France in 2022, when 55 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 14,737 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1968.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Abou Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 170 |
| 1990s | 140 |
| 2000s | 180 |
| 2010s | 290 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 265 |
How Popular Is Abou?
In 2025, Abou was given to 40 babies in France, ranking #953 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Where Abou Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Abou
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Abou Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Abou over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Abou
- Pronunciation ah-BOO
Sibling Names for Abou
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Abou — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Abou
How popular is the name Abou?
In 2025, Abou was given to 40 babies in France, ranking #953 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Is Abou a girl's or a boy's name?
Abou is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Abou?
Abou has 2 syllables.
When was Abou most popular?
Abou peaked in 2022, when 55 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Abou a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Abou currently ranks #953 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.