Avery vs Ian

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 #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Avery Rank #259

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #259 for Avery.

Is Avery or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Avery at #259 in the United States.

What do Avery and Ian mean?

Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Avery and Ian boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.