Zev vs Avi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zev

Boy #908 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli American

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Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

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Zev Rank #908

Avi Rank #846

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 vs #908 for Zev.

Is Zev or Avi more popular?

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 compared to Zev at #908 in the United States.

What do Zev and Avi mean?

Zev means "wolf" (Hebrew origin). Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Zev and Avi boy or girl names?

Zev is primarily a boy name. Avi is primarily a boy name.