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Averey

♀ Girl

Pronounced AY-vuh-ree /ˈeɪ.və.ri/Medium

Meaning: A modern spelling of Avery, from the Germanic Alberic (via the surname), 'elf ruler; ruler of the elves; wise ruler.' Unisex; girl-leaning today. Crisp and current.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp spelling of Avery: Averey means 'elf ruler; wise ruler' (said 'AY-vuh-ree'). Unisex, girl-leaning today.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningA modern spelling of Avery, from the Germanic Alberic (via the surname), 'elf ruler; ruler of the elves; wise ruler.' Unisex; girl-leaning today. Crisp and current.
U.S. rank (2024)#11200 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 464

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319942024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Averey respells Avery, from the Germanic Alberic via the surname, 'elf ruler; wise ruler.' Once boys', it now leans to girls, which we note — rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'AY-vuh-ree').

It appears only rarely in this spelling, next to the popular Avery. Rare, crisp, and modern.

Did you know? Averey is a modern spelling of Avery, from the Germanic Alberic ('elf ruler; ruler of the elves') — a crisp, unisex name that leans to girls today (said 'AY-vuh-ree').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Averey — Avery spelling; 'elf ruler'; unisex

Variations

AveryAverieAvry

Nicknames

AveRey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Averey mean?

Averey is a spelling of Avery, from the Germanic Alberic, 'elf ruler; ruler of the elves; wise ruler.'

How do you pronounce Averey?

It's said AY-vuh-ree /ˈeɪ.və.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Averey a boy or girl name?

Averey is unisex, leaning to girls today; here it is a girl's name.

How popular is Averey?

Averey is a rare name in the U.S. in this spelling.

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