Wes vs Avi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wes

Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

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Wes Rank #745

Avi Rank #846

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 vs #846 for Avi.

Is Wes or Avi more popular?

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 compared to Avi at #846 in the United States.

What do Wes and Avi mean?

Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin). Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wes and Avi boy or girl names?

Wes is primarily a boy name. Avi is primarily a boy name.