Avery
Avery: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeɪ.və.ɹi/ · /ˈeɪv.ɹi/
Meaning and origin of Avery
Root meaning: “elf”
- A male given name from Old French or transferred from the surname.
- A female given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman Averay, Auveray, Alverey, from Latin Alveredus, Aluredus, from Old English Ælfræd, from ælf (“elf”) and ræd (“counsel”). Doublet of Alfred.
How popular is Avery?
Since 1880, 170,006 girls and 66,880 boys in the U.S. have been named Avery (72% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #12 in 2013. Its highest rank for boys was #181 in 2017. In 2025 it ranked #37 for girls, with 6,423 babies given the name.
Names similar to Avery
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Avery FAQ
What does the name Avery mean?
Avery traces back to a root meaning "elf". A male given name from Old French or transferred from the surname. A female given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage. From Anglo-Norman Averay, Auveray, Alverey, from Latin Alveredus, Aluredus, from Old English Ælfræd, from ælf (“elf”) and ræd (“counsel”). Doublet of Alfred.
What is the origin of the name Avery?
Avery is listed as a name of Old French or transferred from the surna origin.
How popular is the name Avery?
Since 1880, 170,006 girls and 66,880 boys in the U.S. have been named Avery (72% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #12 in 2013. Its highest rank for boys was #181 in 2017. In 2025 it ranked #37 for girls, with 6,423 babies given the name.
Is Avery a boy or girl name?
Avery is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (170,006 girls and 66,880 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.