Dash vs Avi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dash

Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

✓ All Clear

Dash Rank #969

Avi Rank #846

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 vs #969 for Dash.

Is Dash or Avi more popular?

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 compared to Dash at #969 in the United States.

What do Dash and Avi mean?

Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin). Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dash and Avi boy or girl names?

Dash is primarily a boy name. Avi is primarily a boy name.