Avery vs Briggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avery

Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

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Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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Avery Rank #259

Briggs Rank #327

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #327 for Briggs.

Is Avery or Briggs more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Briggs at #327 in the United States.

What do Avery and Briggs mean?

Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Avery and Briggs boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.