Avery vs Robert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avery

Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Avery Rank #259

Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #259 for Avery.

Is Avery or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Avery at #259 in the United States.

What do Avery and Robert mean?

Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Avery and Robert boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.