Avery vs Brody

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

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Brody

Boy #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#224
Total SSA Count
1,608
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bro, Bry, Brie

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Popularity Comparison

Avery Rank #31
Brody Rank #224

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 vs #224 for Brody.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avery ___

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

Brody ___

  • Brody James
  • Brody Michael
  • Brody Lee
  • Brody Alan
  • Brody Scott
  • Brody Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Avery

Parker Blake Logan Riley Harper

If you choose Brody

Cody Riley Tyler Mason Kylie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avery or Brody more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Brody at #224 in the United States.

What do Avery and Brody mean?

Avery means "ruler of elves" (Old English Aelfric via Norman French Aubery origin). Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Avery and Brody boy or girl names?

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

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