Avan vs Gurfateh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Avan Rank #3,859
Gurfateh Rank #3,992

Avan is more popular, ranked #3859 vs #3992 for Gurfateh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avan ___

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

Gurfateh ___

  • Gurfateh Singh
  • Gurfateh Preet
  • Gurfateh Deep
  • Gurfateh Jot
  • Gurfateh Roop

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Avan

Ethan Logan Zara Aria Rowan

If you choose Gurfateh

Harpreet Gurleen Simran Jasdeep Ravinder

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avan or Gurfateh more popular?

Avan is more popular, ranked #3859 compared to Gurfateh at #3992 in the United States.

What do Avan and Gurfateh mean?

Avan means "living water, strength" (Hebrew/Persian origin). Gurfateh means "victory of the Guru" (Punjabi origin).

Are Avan and Gurfateh boy or girl names?

Avan is primarily a boy name. Gurfateh is primarily a boy name.

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