Avery
AY-vree
Popularity
#31
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
230,393
Peak Year
#11,861 in 2014
First Recorded
1880
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Avery is an English name derived from the Old English name Ælfræd (same as Alfred) meaning 'wise counselor'. It also has Norman French origins as a surname derived from the given name Alberich, meaning 'elf ruler'.
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Famous Namesakes
Avery Brooks
American actor, director, and musician.
Avery Brundage
5th President of the International Olympic Committee.
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