Athena vs Avery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Athena

Girl #90 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sharp, keen, praise"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#90
Total SSA Count
2,788
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Thena, Athy

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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

Athena Rank #90
Avery Rank #31

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 vs #90 for Athena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Athena ___

  • Athena Rose
  • Athena Grace
  • Athena Jane
  • Athena Marie
  • Athena Claire
  • Athena Joy

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 Athena

Apollo Artemis Penelope Helena Orion

If you choose Avery

Parker Blake Logan Riley Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Athena or Avery more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Athena at #90 in the United States.

What do Athena and Avery mean?

Athena means "sharp, keen, praise" (Greek origin). Avery means "ruler of elves" (Old English Aelfric via Norman French Aubery origin).

Are Athena and Avery boy or girl names?

Athena is primarily a girl name. Avery is primarily a girl name.

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