Avi vs Ishaan

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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Ishaan

Boy #999 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, one who bestows riches"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#999
Total SSA Count
225
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ish, Shaan

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Avi Rank #846
Ishaan Rank #999

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 vs #999 for Ishaan.

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

Ishaan ___

  • Ishaan Raj
  • Ishaan Dev
  • Ishaan Arjun
  • Ishaan Vikram
  • Ishaan Rohan
  • Ishaan Kiran

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Avi

Eli Levi Maya Noa Yael

If you choose Ishaan

Aryan Riya Ananya Dev Priya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avi or Ishaan more popular?

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 compared to Ishaan at #999 in the United States.

What do Avi and Ishaan mean?

Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin). Ishaan means "sun, one who bestows riches" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Avi and Ishaan boy or girl names?

Avi is primarily a boy name. Ishaan is primarily a boy name.

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