Anna vs Avery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anna

Girl #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew (Hannah)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Russian Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#94
Total SSA Count
2,700
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Annie, Ann, Nan

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Anna Rank #94
Avery Rank #31

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 vs #94 for Anna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anna ___

  • Anna Grace
  • Anna Marie
  • Anna Louise
  • Anna Elizabeth
  • Anna Rose
  • Anna Claire

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 Anna

Elsa Emma Charlotte Sophia James

If you choose Avery

Parker Blake Logan Riley Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anna or Avery more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Anna at #94 in the United States.

What do Anna and Avery mean?

Anna means "grace, favor" (Hebrew (Hannah) origin). Avery means "ruler of elves" (Old English Aelfric via Norman French Aubery origin).

Are Anna and Avery boy or girl names?

Anna is primarily a girl name. Avery is primarily a girl name.

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