Avery vs Lewis

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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Popularity Comparison

Avery Rank #31
Lewis Rank #435

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 vs #435 for Lewis.

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

Lewis ___

  • Lewis James
  • Lewis Arthur
  • Lewis Charles
  • Lewis Thomas
  • Lewis Henry
  • Lewis George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Avery

Parker Blake Logan Riley Harper

If you choose Lewis

Albert Arthur Harriet Florence Edith

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avery or Lewis more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Lewis at #435 in the United States.

What do Avery and Lewis mean?

Avery means "ruler of elves" (Old English Aelfric via Norman French Aubery origin). Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Avery and Lewis boy or girl names?

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

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