Avery vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avery

Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Avery Rank #259

Emerson Rank #270

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Avery or Emerson more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Avery and Emerson mean?

Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Avery and Emerson boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.