Avi vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avi

Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Avi Rank #846

Chris Rank #651

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #846 for Avi.

Is Avi or Chris more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Avi at #846 in the United States.

What do Avi and Chris mean?

Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Avi and Chris boy or girl names?

Avi is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.