Avril

Q: Is Avril a boy or girl name?

Avril is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #31673, and as a girl name it ranks #1851.

Q: How popular is the name Avril?

Avril is ranked #31673 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ AVR-ihl ]

Boy Name #31,673 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Avril is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced AVR-ihl.

Parents who love the name Avril often also consider Avis, Ava, Avery .

Popularity Over Time

#31,673

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #31,673
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Avr Avy Avrie

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Also a Girl Name

Avril is also used as a girl name, ranked #1851.

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Similar Names

Avis Ava Avery Avie Avery Avon Averil Avo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Avril

Is Avril a boy or girl name?

Avril is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #31673. As a girl name, it is ranked #1851. Avril is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Avril?

Avril is pronounced AVR-ihl.

How popular is the name Avril?

Avril is currently ranked #31673 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Avril?

Common nicknames for Avril include Avr, Avy, and Avrie.

Is Avril a common or rare name?

Avril is an uncommon name, ranked #31673 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Avril

Avril is a boy name .

Is Avril a boy or girl name? Avril is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,673 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,851. Avril is more commonly used as a girl name.

Avril is currently ranked #31,673 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Avril include Avr, Avy, and Avrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.