Avery vs Russell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avery

Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

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Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Avery Rank #259

Russell Rank #368

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #368 for Russell.

Is Avery or Russell more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Russell at #368 in the United States.

What do Avery and Russell mean?

Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin). Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Avery and Russell boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a boy name. Russell is primarily a boy name.