Avigdor vs Misha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avigdor

Boy #5,216 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"father of the flock, guardian of the people"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hebrew Eastern European Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,216
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Avi, Dori, Vigdor

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Avigdor Rank #5,216
Misha Rank #2,257

Misha is more popular, ranked #2257 vs #5216 for Avigdor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avigdor ___

  • Avigdor Moshe
  • Avigdor David
  • Avigdor Yosef
  • Avigdor Shlomo
  • Avigdor Chaim
  • Avigdor Noam

Misha ___

  • Misha Rose
  • Misha Anya
  • Misha Lena
  • Misha Kate
  • Misha Grace
  • Misha Sophia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Avigdor

Devorah Yosef Rivka Shimon Rachel

If you choose Misha

Natasha Sasha Dmitri Alexei Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avigdor or Misha more popular?

Misha is more popular, ranked #2257 compared to Avigdor at #5216 in the United States.

What do Avigdor and Misha mean?

Avigdor means "father of the flock, guardian of the people" (Hebrew origin). Misha means "who is like God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Avigdor and Misha boy or girl names?

Avigdor is primarily a boy name. Misha is primarily a girl name.

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