Avery

Meaning of Avery

Avery means "ruler of the elves" or "wise ruler". It comes from an Old English surname.

Avery has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Avery

Avery has held fairly steady, sitting around #37 in 2025 after peaking at #12 in 2013.

Avery as a boy's name

Avery is also used as a boy's name, currently ranked #291 in the US. Avery means "ruler of the elves" or "wise counselor." It comes from a Norman name.

Notable people named Avery

• Avery Brooks
  Actress, Star Trek captain
• Avery Singer
  Reality TV personality
• Avery Sunshine
  American singer and pianist
• Avery Monsen
  American actor and comedian
• Avery Arable
  Character from Charlotte's Web

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Questions about the name Avery

What does the name Avery mean?

Avery means avery means "ruler of the elves" or "wise ruler". it comes from an old english surname, and it comes from English origins.

Is Avery a boy's or a girl's name?

Avery is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Avery?

In 2025, Avery ranked #37 for girls, down from #31 the year before and #291 for boys, down from #259 the year before.

When was Avery most popular?

Avery peaked at #12 in 2013.