Avi vs Shepard

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 #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Avi Rank #846

Shepard Rank #942

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Avi or Shepard more popular?

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Avi and Shepard mean?

Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Avi and Shepard boy or girl names?

Avi is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.