Avery vs Johnny

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 #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

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Avery Rank #259

Johnny Rank #458

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #458 for Johnny.

Is Avery or Johnny more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Johnny at #458 in the United States.

What do Avery and Johnny mean?

Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin). Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Avery and Johnny boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a boy name. Johnny is primarily a boy name.