Briggs vs Avery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briggs

Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

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Briggs Rank #327

Avery Rank #259

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #327 for Briggs.

Is Briggs or Avery more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Briggs at #327 in the United States.

What do Briggs and Avery mean?

Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin). Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are Briggs and Avery boy or girl names?

Briggs is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.