Avery vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avery

Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

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Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Avery Rank #259

Sullivan Rank #340

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Avery or Sullivan more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Avery and Sullivan mean?

Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Avery and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.