Avery vs Emma

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

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Popularity Comparison

Avery Rank #31
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #31 for Avery.

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

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Avery

Parker Blake Logan Riley Harper

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avery or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Avery at #31 in the United States.

What do Avery and Emma mean?

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

Are Avery and Emma boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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