Avery name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old French, English and Germanic
Usage: English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Avery ay-ver-ee
Meaning: Counsel from the Elves and Rules with Elf-wisdom
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What does Avery mean?

Avery is a unisex name of Old English origin that means "ruler of the elves". It was originally a masculine name, but has been increasingly used as a feminine name over the past few decades.

Avery is a strong and unique name that can be used for either a boy or a girl.

It has a modern sound while still being rooted in history.

Famous people with the name Avery include:
Avery Brooks - actor best known for his role as Benjamin Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Avery Johnson - former NBA player and head coach, now an analyst for ESPN
Avery Storm - R&B singer

There are many reasons why Avery would make a great name for your baby.

It's strong yet soft, unique but not too out there, and has a rich history behind it.

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How do I pronounce Avery?

Three syllabled Avery is pronounced as ay-ver-ee. The other ways to say the name is a-ve-ry.

Variants of Avery

Aivree, Aubrey, Alberich, Aubry, Aubary, Aubriana, Averyanna, Ayvree, Alberic, Aelfric, Aubreeana

Nicknames for Avery

Plateful of nicknames available for the baby name Avery include:

Names that rhyme with Avery

How popular is the name Avery?

Avery was a very popular name in United States. Over 181391 babies have been given the name in 251 years. When at the peak of its usage in 2013, 9557 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 12nd position.

However after 251 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still dominating the charts. Additionally, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names 12 times

Avery is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 500 names.

Recently in 2018, 98 babies were given Avery and it reached its peak ranking, 442 on girl names chart. There are over 774 babies that have been given the name Avery in England and Wales.

Avery is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, in use since 2012, peaked in 2018 when it ranked 244th. Over 128 babies in Ireland have been named Avery. Also, it appeared first time in 2012 on baby boy names list of France.

Avery is a rare baby name in Belgium however it is still in use. Also, Avery is a familiar name in Canada, Philippines, Jamaica, Israel and England. At least, 180000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our findings.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20232411456295859
20222211653266230
20212101787196770
20202121784196727
20192041931187337
20181912111168091
20171812196148224
20161882122168770
20151882216169350
20141862283149574
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Avery in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands44513426
Sweden10111512
Norway109154
Denmark50120

Numerological aspects of Avery

You are a wise person with great knowledge that you intend on sharing in the future. Unrestricted lifestyle is your mark. You are the mover and shaker of the world. You hate the usual 9 to 5 way of working and prefer freelance working instead of a regular job. You never get tired from trying to be better than you were yesterday. You are innovative and like to plan but enjoy when spontaneity kicks in.

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  •  Diane - Preeminent and Perennial unisex name Diane is prevalently used in English, Danish and Norwegian has its roots in Indoeuropean and Latin, meaning of Diane is "Light, Divine or Daylight". On the list of baby girl names, prevalent Diane was spotted at 462nd position in 1993 in United States
  •  Maxine - Meaning of Maxine is Very Great, Great Woman or Greatest is of Latin origin used for both boys and girls is used particulary in Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish
  •  Jaxon - Used mostly in Finnish and Norwegian noteworthy, Jaxon means "God has been Gracious or Son of Jack" has its origin in English and Old Greek is customarily given to both sexes
  •  Tiffany - Specifically used in Norwegian, Swedish and Finnish darling, Tiffany is used as a gender-neutral name, meaning of Tiffany is "God or Luminous or Appearance of God" came from Old Greek
  •  Charles - Principally used in Finnish and Swedish eternal and illustrous, Charles means "Full-grown or A Man" which originated from Germanic and Old High German is a unisex name

Sibling Names for Avery

If you have chosen the name Avery for your little one, there's a good chance you are drawn to unique and unisex names. If you have other children or are looking for inspiration, here are some sibling names that complement Avery's distinctiveness.

For a sister

Names for Avery's brother

Famous people named Avery

  • Avery Alexander, Louisiana civil rights leader and politician
  • Avery Cardoza, American author, professional gambler
  • Avery Corman, American novelist
  • Avery Claflin, American composer
  • Avery C. Upchurch, was Mayor of Raleigh
  • Avery Craven, American historian
  • Avery Robinson, American classical composer
  • Avery Dulles, Jesuit priest, theologian
  • Avery Fisher, amateur violinist, pioneer
  • Avery Hopwood, American playwright of the Jazz Age
  • Avery Brundage, fifth President of the International Olympic Committee
  • Avery Brooks, American actor, director, singer, and educator
  • Avery Haines, Canadian television journalist formerly for Citytv and more recently as an investigative journalist with Canada's longest running and most watched news magazine show 'W5' that airs on CTV
  • Avery John, Trinidadian soccer player
  • Avery Schreiber, American comedian and actor
  • Avery Johnson, American basketball coach
  • Avery Rockefeller, member of the Rockefeller family
  • Avery Adams in Krystal Method as Actress
  • Avery Sommers in Hiding Victoria as Actress
  • Avery Daman in The Intervention as Actress
  • Avery Hayes in The End... Of the Beginning as Actress
  • Avery Bradley Jr. is an American basketball player who plays in the Boston Celtics of the NBA.
  • Avery Whitted portrayed the leading character of Cal DeMuth in 2019 drama and horror movie In the Tall Grass.
  • In 2021, Avery Joy Davis characterized the role of Lisa in drama film Apollo 10½.

Comments :

I hate that this name is more commonly used for girls now. I only like it for boys. - Lyra

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Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  5. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  6. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
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