Avis
Pronunciation: [ AYV-ihs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Avis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 448 babies have been named Avis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Avis is past its peak , currently ranked #28,444 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,444
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Avis is also used as a girl name, ranked #9712.
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About the Name Avis
Avis is a boy name .
Is Avis a boy or girl name? Avis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,444 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #9,712. Avis is more commonly used as a girl name.
Avis is currently ranked #28,444 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Avis include Avi, Aviel, Avir, Avion, Avian . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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