Avery vs Ivory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avery

Girl #31 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of elves"

Origin: Old English Aelfric via Norman French Aubery

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #31
Total SSA Count: 5,632
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Ivory

Boy #3,444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ivory; creamy white material"

Origin: English/Latin

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #3,444
Total SSA Count: 34
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Avery Rank #31

Ivory Rank #3,444

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 vs #3444 for Ivory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avery or Ivory more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Ivory at #3444 in the United States.

What do Avery and Ivory mean?

Avery means "ruler of elves" (Old English Aelfric via Norman French Aubery origin). Ivory means "ivory; creamy white material" (English/Latin origin).

Are Avery and Ivory boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a girl name. Ivory is primarily a boy name.

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