Boy name · Hebrew
Avi
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: my fatherAvi is a boy's name that comes from Hebrew and means "my father". It is used in Hebrew.
- Meaning
- My father
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- AH-vee (Hebrew)
Meaning and origin of Avi
As a boy's name, Avi comes from Hebrew and means "my father". It is used in Hebrew.
In Hebrew, say AH-vee. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Avi on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Avi on 1 list.
“My father; Hebrew, often short for Avraham. Say AH-vee”
From Jewish boy names, short Hebrew boy names
How popular is Avi?
- US rank in 2025
- #832
- 297 babies, 174 per million boys
- Best rank
- #720 in 2022
- 366 babies that year
- Babies since 1949
- At least 6,087
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 per million |
| 1900s | 0 per million |
| 1910s | 0 per million |
| 1920s | 0 per million |
| 1930s | 0 per million |
| 1940s | 0 per million |
| 1950s | 2 per million |
| 1960s | 4 per million |
| 1970s | 16 per million |
| 1980s | 19 per million |
| 1990s | 22 per million |
| 2000s | 56 per million |
| 2010s | 102 per million |
| 2020s | 179 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #947 | #974 | #924 | #1,048 | #916 | #786 | #720 | #747 | #842 | #832 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Avi
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- AbeFather of many (Hebrew, boy)
Names spelled like Avi
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- AliHigh, exalted (Arabic, boy)
- AriA lion (Hebrew, boy)
- AdiJewel, ornament (Hebrew, unisex)
- AoiHollyhock; blue (depends on characters) (Japanese, unisex)
- AzizPowerful, respected, beloved (Arabic, boy)
- AmirPrince, commander (Arabic, boy)
- AceFrom the English word ace, highest rank (English, boy)
- AdilFair, just (Arabic, boy)
- AdirMighty, noble (Hebrew, boy)
Names with a similar meaning
- AxelMy father is peace (Hebrew, boy)
- IbrahimFather of many nations (Hebrew, boy)
- AbrahamFather of many (Hebrew, boy)
- AbigailMy father is joy (Hebrew, girl)
- AbnerMy father is light (Hebrew, boy)
- AbramHigh father (Hebrew, boy)
- BramFather of many (Hebrew, boy)
- CleopatraGlory of the father (Greek, girl)
- AbaigealMy father is joy (Hebrew, girl)
- AbihailMy father is strength (Hebrew, unisex)
- AbijahMy father is Yahweh (Hebrew, boy)
- AbitalMy father is dew (Hebrew, girl)
- AbolfazlFather of grace, generosity (Arabic, boy)
- AbsalomFather is peace (Hebrew, boy)
- AdannaEldest daughter of the father (Igbo, girl)
Middle names for Avi
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a longer length, so the full name flows.
- BradleyBroad clearing (Old English, boy)
- ConstantineConstant, steadfast (Latin, boy)
- DrakeDragon (Old English, boy)
- ElliottMy God is Yahweh (Hebrew, unisex)
- HunterOne who hunts (Old English, boy)
- LaurenceFrom Laurentum, a Roman town (Latin, boy)
- SamuelName of God (Hebrew, boy)
- WalterRuler of the army (Germanic, boy)
More boy names from Hebrew
- AdamMan, humankind (Hebrew, boy)
- DavidBeloved one (Hebrew, boy)
- DanielGod is my judge (Hebrew, boy)
- NoahRest, repose (Hebrew, boy)
- EliasMy God is Yahweh (Hebrew, boy)
- GabrielGod is my strength (Hebrew, boy)
- BenjaminSon of the right hand (Hebrew, boy)
- IsaacHe will laugh (Hebrew, boy)
- JanGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
- JonathanYahweh has given (Hebrew, boy)
- SimonHe has heard (Hebrew, boy)
- AaronProbably Egyptian, meaning unknown; Hebrew theories say exalted (Hebrew, boy)
- AbelBreath (Hebrew, boy)
- BenSon of the right hand (Hebrew, boy)
- EthanFirm, enduring (Hebrew, boy)
- JoelYahweh is God (Hebrew, boy)
- MichaelWho is like God? (Hebrew, boy)
- TobiasGod is good (Hebrew, boy)
Avi: common questions
What does the name Avi mean?
Avi comes from Hebrew and means "my father".
Is Avi a boy or girl name?
Avi is mainly a boy's name. In 2025, 16 girls and 297 boys in the US were named Avi, according to Social Security Administration data.
Where does the name Avi come from?
Avi comes from Hebrew and means "my father". Today it is used in Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Avi?
In Hebrew, say AH-vee. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Avi?
Avi ranked #832 in the US in 2025, with 297 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Avi?
Forms of Avi with the same meaning and origin include Abe (English).
What middle names go with Avi?
Middle names that flow well with Avi include Bradley, Constantine, Drake, Elliott and Hunter. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.