Avon vs Windham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avon

Boy #5,357 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"river"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

Cultural Roots

English Welsh British Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,357
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Avi, Av

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Windham

Boy #5,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"village near a winding path"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,331
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Win, Winnie, Ham

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Avon Rank #5,357
Windham Rank #5,331

Windham is more popular, ranked #5331 vs #5357 for Avon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avon ___

  • Avon James
  • Avon William
  • Avon River
  • Avon Lee
  • Avon Grey
  • Avon Thomas

Windham ___

  • Windham James
  • Windham Cole
  • Windham Reid
  • Windham Grant
  • Windham Pierce
  • Windham Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Avon

Wren Brynn Calder Elowen Rowan

If you choose Windham

Pemberton Hadley Everly Weston Sutton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avon or Windham more popular?

Windham is more popular, ranked #5331 compared to Avon at #5357 in the United States.

What do Avon and Windham mean?

Avon means "river" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Windham means "village near a winding path" (Old English origin).

Are Avon and Windham boy or girl names?

Avon is primarily a boy name. Windham is primarily a boy name.

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