Avi vs Shmuel

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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Shmuel

Boy #983 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Ashkenazi Sephardic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#983
Total SSA Count
229
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Shmulik, Muli

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Popularity Comparison

Avi Rank #846
Shmuel Rank #983

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 vs #983 for Shmuel.

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

Shmuel ___

  • Shmuel Yitzchak
  • Shmuel David
  • Shmuel Avraham
  • Shmuel Moshe
  • Shmuel Aaron

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Avi

Eli Levi Maya Noa Yael

If you choose Shmuel

Rivka Devorah Leah Moshe Nachman

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avi or Shmuel more popular?

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 compared to Shmuel at #983 in the United States.

What do Avi and Shmuel mean?

Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin). Shmuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Avi and Shmuel boy or girl names?

Avi is primarily a boy name. Shmuel is primarily a boy name.

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