Avery vs Sonny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avery

Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

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Boy #336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son, young boy"

Origin: English

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Avery Rank #259

Sonny Rank #336

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #336 for Sonny.

Is Avery or Sonny more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Sonny at #336 in the United States.

What do Avery and Sonny mean?

Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin). Sonny means "son, young boy" (English origin).

Are Avery and Sonny boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a boy name. Sonny is primarily a boy name.