Brendan vs Avi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brendan

Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

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Brendan Rank #1,013

Avi Rank #846

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 vs #1013 for Brendan.

Is Brendan or Avi more popular?

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 compared to Brendan at #1013 in the United States.

What do Brendan and Avi mean?

Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin). Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Brendan and Avi boy or girl names?

Brendan is primarily a boy name. Avi is primarily a boy name.