Avery vs Killian

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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Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#370
Total SSA Count
884
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Killy, Kill, Ian

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Avery Rank #31
Killian Rank #370

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 vs #370 for Killian.

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

Killian ___

  • Killian James
  • Killian Patrick
  • Killian Thomas
  • Killian Finn
  • Killian Rory
  • Killian Sean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Avery

Parker Blake Logan Riley Harper

If you choose Killian

Cormac Riordan Aoife Declan Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avery or Killian more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Avery and Killian mean?

Avery means "ruler of elves" (Old English Aelfric via Norman French Aubery origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Avery and Killian boy or girl names?

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

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