Avi vs Harvey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avi

Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#846
Total SSA Count
288
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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Harvey

Boy #244 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"battle worthy"

Origin: Old Breton

Cultural Roots

English British Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#244
Total SSA Count
1,441
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Harv

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Popularity Comparison

Avi Rank #846
Harvey Rank #244

Harvey is more popular, ranked #244 vs #846 for Avi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avi ___

  • Avi James
  • Avi Cohen
  • Avi David
  • Avi Michael
  • Avi Noah
  • Avi Samuel

Harvey ___

  • Harvey James
  • Harvey William
  • Harvey Thomas
  • Harvey George
  • Harvey Edward
  • Harvey Jack

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Avi

Eli Levi Maya Noa Yael

If you choose Harvey

Archie Walter Edmund Violet Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avi or Harvey more popular?

Harvey is more popular, ranked #244 compared to Avi at #846 in the United States.

What do Avi and Harvey mean?

Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin). Harvey means "battle worthy" (Old Breton origin).

Are Avi and Harvey boy or girl names?

Avi is primarily a boy name. Harvey is primarily a boy name.

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