Van vs Avi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Vietnamese American Belgian

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Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

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Van Rank #909

Avi Rank #846

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 vs #909 for Van.

Is Van or Avi more popular?

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Van and Avi mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Van and Avi boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Avi is primarily a boy name.