Avery vs Grace

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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Grace

Girl #40 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Divine grace, elegance, goodwill"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#40
Total SSA Count
5,002
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gracie, Gray

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Avery Rank #31
Grace Rank #40

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 vs #40 for Grace.

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

Grace ___

  • Grace Elizabeth
  • Grace Anne
  • Grace Marie
  • Grace Louise
  • Grace Eleanor
  • Grace Victoria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Avery

Parker Blake Logan Riley Harper

If you choose Grace

Charlotte Eleanor Violet Henry James

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avery or Grace more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Grace at #40 in the United States.

What do Avery and Grace mean?

Avery means "ruler of elves" (Old English Aelfric via Norman French Aubery origin). Grace means "Divine grace, elegance, goodwill" (Latin origin).

Are Avery and Grace boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a girl name. Grace is primarily a girl name.

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