Avery vs Riley

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 #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Avery Rank #259

Riley Rank #229

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #259 for Avery.

Is Avery or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Avery at #259 in the United States.

What do Avery and Riley mean?

Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Avery and Riley boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.