Avi vs Ray

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 #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Avi Rank #846

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #846 for Avi.

Is Avi or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Avi at #846 in the United States.

What do Avi and Ray mean?

Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Avi and Ray boy or girl names?

Avi is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.