Abbe is both a surname and a given name.
[1] As a surname, Abbé is of French origin (from abed (Arabic: عابد), "priest"), either as critical nickname for a sanctimonious person or as an occupational surname for someone working in the household of a priest.
[2] Among the variants of Abbe are Labbé, Labbey (see below) and Labbez.
[2] Independently, Abbe is considered one variant of Abbey.
[2] Notable people with the name include: Surname: Surname variant Labbey: Given name: Nickname: Pseudonym: Title: