Cruz vs Avery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cruz

Boy #302 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Spanish Latin American American Portuguese Filipino

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Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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Cruz Rank #302

Avery Rank #259

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #302 for Cruz.

Is Cruz or Avery more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Cruz at #302 in the United States.

What do Cruz and Avery mean?

Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are Cruz and Avery boy or girl names?

Cruz is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.