Avery vs Gavin

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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Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#254
Total SSA Count
1,380
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gav

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Avery Rank #31
Gavin Rank #254

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 vs #254 for Gavin.

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

Gavin ___

  • Gavin James
  • Gavin Michael
  • Gavin Thomas
  • Gavin Lee
  • Gavin Scott
  • Gavin Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Avery

Parker Blake Logan Riley Harper

If you choose Gavin

Liam Owen Nora Brynn Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avery or Gavin more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Avery and Gavin mean?

Avery means "ruler of elves" (Old English Aelfric via Norman French Aubery origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Avery and Gavin boy or girl names?

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

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