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Davis vs Avi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#646
Total SSA Count
429
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Avi

Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#846
Total SSA Count
288
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Avi Rank #846

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #846 for Avi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Avi more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Avi at #846 in the United States.

What do Davis and Avi mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Davis and Avi boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Avi is primarily a boy name.

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