Avery vs Bryson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avery

Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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Boy #147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Brice, the speckled one"

Origin: Welsh via English

English American Scottish

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Avery Rank #259

Bryson Rank #147

Bryson is more popular, ranked #147 vs #259 for Avery.

Is Avery or Bryson more popular?

Bryson is more popular, ranked #147 compared to Avery at #259 in the United States.

What do Avery and Bryson mean?

Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin). Bryson means "son of Brice, the speckled one" (Welsh via English origin).

Are Avery and Bryson boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a boy name. Bryson is primarily a boy name.