Hunter vs Avery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

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Hunter Rank #128

Avery Rank #259

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #259 for Avery.

Is Hunter or Avery more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Avery at #259 in the United States.

What do Hunter and Avery mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin). Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are Hunter and Avery boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.