Ben vs Avi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ben Rank #802

Avi Rank #846

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #846 for Avi.

Is Ben or Avi more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Avi at #846 in the United States.

What do Ben and Avi mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ben and Avi boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Avi is primarily a boy name.