Avi vs Yaakov

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 #980 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God protect (alternative interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli Ashkenazi

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Avi Rank #846

Yaakov Rank #980

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 vs #980 for Yaakov.

Is Avi or Yaakov more popular?

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 compared to Yaakov at #980 in the United States.

What do Avi and Yaakov mean?

Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin). Yaakov means "may God protect (alternative interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Avi and Yaakov boy or girl names?

Avi is primarily a boy name. Yaakov is primarily a boy name.