Averill
Pronunciation: [ ahv-ehr-EEL ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Averill first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 135 babies have been named Averill in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Averill is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,533 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,533
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Averill
Averill is a boy name .
Is Averill a boy or girl name? Averill is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,533 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #24,211. Averill is more commonly used as a girl name.
Averill is currently ranked #28,533 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Averill include Ave, Aver, Avery, Averie, Ill, Illy, Illie, Avy, Avie, and Avekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Averill include Avery . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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