Avi vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avi

Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Avi Rank #846

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #846 for Avi.

Is Avi or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Avi at #846 in the United States.

What do Avi and Sam mean?

Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Avi and Sam boy or girl names?

Avi is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.