Avery vs Orion

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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Orion

Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#326
Total SSA Count
1,061
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ori, Rion

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Avery Rank #31
Orion Rank #326

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 vs #326 for Orion.

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

Orion ___

  • Orion James
  • Orion Alexander
  • Orion Cole
  • Orion Blake
  • Orion Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Avery

Parker Blake Logan Riley Harper

If you choose Orion

Atlas Perseus Cassian Lyra Aurora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avery or Orion more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Orion at #326 in the United States.

What do Avery and Orion mean?

Avery means "ruler of elves" (Old English Aelfric via Norman French Aubery origin). Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin).

Are Avery and Orion boy or girl names?

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

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