Avan vs Rei

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
Full profile for Avan →

Rei

Boy #3,800 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"courtesy, respect, gratitude"

Origin: Japanese kanji 礼

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,800
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Rei →

Popularity Comparison

Avan Rank #3,859
Rei Rank #3,800

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 vs #3859 for Avan.

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

Rei ___

  • Rei James
  • Rei Thomas
  • Rei Alexander
  • Rei Kenji
  • Rei Haruki
  • Rei Jun

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Avan

Ethan Logan Zara Aria Rowan

If you choose Rei

Kai Sora Haru Ryu Suki

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avan or Rei more popular?

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 compared to Avan at #3859 in the United States.

What do Avan and Rei mean?

Avan means "living water, strength" (Hebrew/Persian origin). Rei means "courtesy, respect, gratitude" (Japanese kanji 礼 origin).

Are Avan and Rei boy or girl names?

Avan is primarily a boy name. Rei is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Rei vs Avan Avan vs Kingsten Avan vs Avenir Avan vs Jaceion Avan vs Josey
← Full profile: Avan ← Full profile: Rei Browse all baby names