Avery vs Kingston

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
Kingston Rank #178

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 vs #178 for Kingston.

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

Kingston ___

  • Kingston James
  • Kingston Lee
  • Kingston Oliver
  • Kingston Alexander
  • Kingston Cole
  • Kingston Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Avery

Parker Blake Logan Riley Harper

If you choose Kingston

Hendrix Jagger Zuma Harlow Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avery or Kingston more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do Avery and Kingston mean?

Avery means "ruler of elves" (Old English Aelfric via Norman French Aubery origin). Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Avery and Kingston boy or girl names?

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

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