Avi vs Melvin

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 #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American Scandinavian Welsh

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Avi Rank #846

Melvin Rank #876

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Avi or Melvin more popular?

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Avi and Melvin mean?

Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Avi and Melvin boy or girl names?

Avi is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.