Yaakov vs Avi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yaakov

Boy #980 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God protect (alternative interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli Ashkenazi

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Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

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Yaakov Rank #980

Avi Rank #846

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 vs #980 for Yaakov.

Is Yaakov or Avi more popular?

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 compared to Yaakov at #980 in the United States.

What do Yaakov and Avi mean?

Yaakov means "may God protect (alternative interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Yaakov and Avi boy or girl names?

Yaakov is primarily a boy name. Avi is primarily a boy name.