Ajax vs Avan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ajax

Boy #3,759 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the earth"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,759
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jax

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Avan

Boy #3,859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"living water, strength"

Origin: Hebrew/Persian

Cultural Roots

English Indian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,859
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Av

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ajax Rank #3,759
Avan Rank #3,859

Ajax is more popular, ranked #3759 vs #3859 for Avan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ajax ___

  • Ajax Alexander
  • Ajax Orion
  • Ajax Leonidas
  • Ajax Caius
  • Ajax Marcus
  • Ajax William

Avan ___

  • Avan James
  • Avan Michael
  • Avan Alexander
  • Avan Cole
  • Avan Reid
  • Avan Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ajax

Achilles Hector Odysseus Cassandra Penelope

If you choose Avan

Ethan Logan Zara Aria Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ajax or Avan more popular?

Ajax is more popular, ranked #3759 compared to Avan at #3859 in the United States.

What do Ajax and Avan mean?

Ajax means "of the earth" (Ancient Greek origin). Avan means "living water, strength" (Hebrew/Persian origin).

Are Ajax and Avan boy or girl names?

Ajax is primarily a boy name. Avan is primarily a boy name.

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