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Ivy vs Avery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivy

Girl #36 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ivy plant, climbing vine"

Origin: Old English ifig

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36
Total SSA Count
5,323
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ivy Rank #36
Avery Rank #31

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 vs #36 for Ivy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivy or Avery more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Ivy at #36 in the United States.

What do Ivy and Avery mean?

Ivy means "ivy plant, climbing vine" (Old English ifig origin). Avery means "ruler of elves" (Old English Aelfric via Norman French Aubery origin).

Are Ivy and Avery boy or girl names?

Ivy is primarily a girl name. Avery is primarily a girl name.

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