Itai vs Lavi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lavi

Boy #4,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,678
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lav

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Itai Rank #4,710
Lavi Rank #4,678

Lavi is more popular, ranked #4678 vs #4710 for Itai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Itai ___

  • Itai Ariel
  • Itai Levi
  • Itai Noah
  • Itai Oren
  • Itai Eyal
  • Itai Ben

Lavi ___

  • Lavi Yosef
  • Lavi David
  • Lavi Noam
  • Lavi Eitan
  • Lavi Avi
  • Lavi Or

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Itai

Noa Rotem Adi Yoav Shira

If you choose Lavi

Ori Tali Avi Noa Itay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Itai or Lavi more popular?

Lavi is more popular, ranked #4678 compared to Itai at #4710 in the United States.

What do Itai and Lavi mean?

Itai means "God is with me" (Hebrew origin). Lavi means "lion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Itai and Lavi boy or girl names?

Itai is primarily a boy name. Lavi is primarily a boy name.

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