Avery vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avery

Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

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Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Avery Rank #259

Sean Rank #437

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Avery or Sean more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Avery and Sean mean?

Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Avery and Sean boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.