Avery
Unisex name · Old english · pronounced AY-vur-ee
Verified name
What does Avery mean?
Ruler of the elves
Origin and language
Old english, Old French
Language family: English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 278 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 389 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Aves, Averi
Variant: Averie, Averi
Related: Aubrey, Everett
Using Avery across cultures
Top 20 unisex favorite in English-speaking regions.
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