Avery vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avery

Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Avery Rank #259

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #259 for Avery.

Is Avery or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Avery at #259 in the United States.

What do Avery and Nicholas mean?

Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Avery and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.