Aidan 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
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Popularity Comparison

Aidan Rank #312
Avery Rank #31

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 vs #312 for Aidan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aidan ___

  • Aidan Aidan James
  • Aidan Aidan Cole
  • Aidan Aidan Patrick
  • Aidan Aidan Thomas
  • Aidan Aidan Reid
  • Aidan Aidan Flynn

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 Aidan

Declan Finn Ronan Ciaran Niamh

If you choose Avery

Parker Blake Logan Riley Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aidan or Avery more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Aidan at #312 in the United States.

What do Aidan and Avery mean?

Avery means "ruler of elves" (Old English Aelfric via Norman French Aubery origin).

Are Aidan and Avery boy or girl names?

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

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