Yael vs Avi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yael

Boy #791 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mountain goat, to ascend"

Origin: Hebrew

Israeli Jewish French American

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Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

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Yael Rank #791

Avi Rank #846

Yael is more popular, ranked #791 vs #846 for Avi.

Is Yael or Avi more popular?

Yael is more popular, ranked #791 compared to Avi at #846 in the United States.

What do Yael and Avi mean?

Yael means "mountain goat, to ascend" (Hebrew origin). Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Yael and Avi boy or girl names?

Yael is primarily a boy name. Avi is primarily a boy name.