Avi vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avi

Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Avi Rank #846

Abner Rank #840

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #846 for Avi.

Is Avi or Abner more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Avi at #846 in the United States.

What do Avi and Abner mean?

Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Avi and Abner boy or girl names?

Avi is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.