Abraham vs Avery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Ave, Avie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Abraham Rank #204
Avery Rank #31

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 vs #204 for Abraham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abraham ___

  • Abraham Isaac
  • Abraham James
  • Abraham Lee
  • Abraham Thomas
  • Abraham Lincoln
  • Abraham Samuel

Avery ___

  • Avery Grace
  • Avery Rose
  • Avery Mae
  • Avery Jane
  • Avery Kate
  • Avery Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abraham

Isaac Elijah Samuel Ruth Miriam

If you choose Avery

Parker Blake Logan Riley Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abraham or Avery more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Abraham at #204 in the United States.

What do Abraham and Avery mean?

Abraham means "father of many nations" (Hebrew origin). Avery means "ruler of elves" (Old English Aelfric via Norman French Aubery origin).

Are Abraham and Avery boy or girl names?

Abraham is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a girl name.

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