Avi vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avi

Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Avi Rank #846

Alec Rank #880

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Avi or Alec more popular?

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Avi and Alec mean?

Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Avi and Alec boy or girl names?

Avi is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.