Avner vs Kalev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avner

Boy #6,062 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli Jewish

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Boy #6,181 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"faithful as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Jewish Israeli Estonian

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Avner Rank #6,062

Kalev Rank #6,181

Avner is more popular, ranked #6062 vs #6181 for Kalev.

Is Avner or Kalev more popular?

Avner is more popular, ranked #6062 compared to Kalev at #6181 in the United States.

What do Avner and Kalev mean?

Avner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Kalev means "faithful as a dog" (Hebrew origin).

Are Avner and Kalev boy or girl names?

Avner is primarily a boy name. Kalev is primarily a boy name.