Avery vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avery

Girl #31 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of elves"

Origin: Old English Aelfric via Norman French Aubery

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Avery Rank #31

Richard Rank #232

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Avery or Richard more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Avery and Richard mean?

Avery means "ruler of elves" (Old English Aelfric via Norman French Aubery origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Avery and Richard boy or girl names?

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