King vs Avery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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King Rank #343

Avery Rank #259

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Avery more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Avery mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are King and Avery boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.