Richard vs Avery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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Richard Rank #232

Avery Rank #259

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #259 for Avery.

Is Richard or Avery more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Avery at #259 in the United States.

What do Richard and Avery mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are Richard and Avery boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.