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Mathew vs Avi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Christian American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#941
Total SSA Count
244
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

Mathew Rank #941
Avi Rank #846

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 vs #941 for Mathew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathew or Avi more popular?

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Avi mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mathew and Avi boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Avi is primarily a boy name.

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