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Gavi

♂ Boy

Pronounced GAH-vee /ˈgɑ.vi/High

Meaning: A short form of Gabriel/Gavriel — from the Hebrew, 'God is my strength; man of God'Low

In 30 seconds: God is my strength: Gavi is a short form of Gabriel. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA short form of Gabriel/Gavriel — from the Hebrew, 'God is my strength; man of God'

U.S. rank (2024)#9253 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 50

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gavi is a short form of Gabriel/Gavriel — from the Hebrew, 'God is my strength; man of God'. A crisp, modern name (also a Spanish footballer's name; said 'GAH-vee').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families and as a modern short name. Rare, God-is-my-strength at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Gabriel comes from the Hebrew Gavriel, 'God is my strength' — Gavi is a short form, crisp and friendly (said 'GAH-vee').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Gavi — Hebrew; short form

Variations

GabiGavrielGavy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gavi mean?

Gavi is a short form of Gabriel/Gavriel — Hebrew 'God is my strength'.

How do you pronounce Gavi?

It's said GAH-vee /ˈgɑ.vi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gavi a boy or girl name?

Gavi is a boy's name.

How popular is Gavi?

Gavi is a very rare name in the U.S.