Avi vs Yael

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 #791 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mountain goat, to ascend"

Origin: Hebrew

Israeli Jewish French American

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Avi Rank #846

Yael Rank #791

Yael is more popular, ranked #791 vs #846 for Avi.

Is Avi or Yael more popular?

Yael is more popular, ranked #791 compared to Avi at #846 in the United States.

What do Avi and Yael mean?

Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin). Yael means "mountain goat, to ascend" (Hebrew origin).

Are Avi and Yael boy or girl names?

Avi is primarily a boy name. Yael is primarily a boy name.