Gender-Neutral Name · Old French Origin
Avery
Avery means “Elf”. It is a gender-neutral name of Old French origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Avery is a neutral baby name of Old French origin, meaning "Elf". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Avery often also consider Aubery.
Avery meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Elf
Origin: Old French naming roots help connect Avery to related Old French baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Avery as A·V·E·R·Y, with 5 letters and a gender-neutral usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Avery is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Avery variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Averya, Averye, Averyy, Aver.
- Nicknames: Ave and A.
- Middle names: Pair Avery with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Avery middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Aubery, Aubry, Averie, Aubrey, Aubree — full picks on the sibling names for Avery guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Avery? Browse our names like Avery guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Avery
What does the name Avery mean?
Avery means "Elf" and is of Old French origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Avery is used as a neutral name.
What is the origin of Avery?
Avery originates in Old French naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Avery?
Avery has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Avery a boy's or girl's name?
Avery is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Avery in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Avery sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Avery?
Names that share Avery's sound and style include Aubery, Aubry, Averie, Aubrey, Aubree.
What middle names pair well with Avery?
Good middle-name fits for Avery pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Avery is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Avery is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Avery?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Avery share its rhythm without rhyming — Aubery, Aubry, Averie all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.