Nehemiah vs Avery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nehemiah

Boy #427 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"comforted by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English African-American Christian

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Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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Nehemiah Rank #427

Avery Rank #259

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #427 for Nehemiah.

Is Nehemiah or Avery more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Nehemiah at #427 in the United States.

What do Nehemiah and Avery mean?

Nehemiah means "comforted by God" (Hebrew origin). Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are Nehemiah and Avery boy or girl names?

Nehemiah is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.