Anderson vs Avery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anderson

Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

American Scottish Scandinavian

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Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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Anderson Rank #357

Avery Rank #259

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #357 for Anderson.

Is Anderson or Avery more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Anderson at #357 in the United States.

What do Anderson and Avery mean?

Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin). Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are Anderson and Avery boy or girl names?

Anderson is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.