Avi vs Zen

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 #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Avi Rank #846

Zen Rank #959

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 vs #959 for Zen.

Is Avi or Zen more popular?

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 compared to Zen at #959 in the United States.

What do Avi and Zen mean?

Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin). Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin).

Are Avi and Zen boy or girl names?

Avi is primarily a boy name. Zen is primarily a boy name.