Avery vs Preston

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 #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Avery Rank #259

Preston Rank #330

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #330 for Preston.

Is Avery or Preston more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Preston at #330 in the United States.

What do Avery and Preston mean?

Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin). Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Avery and Preston boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a boy name. Preston is primarily a boy name.