Avry

♂ Boy

Pronounced AY-vree /ˈeɪ.vri/High

Meaning: A spelling of Avery — from the Germanic Alberic, 'elf ruler; ruler of the elves' (alf, 'elf', + ric, 'ruler'), via an English surnameLow

In 30 seconds: Ruler of the elves: Avry spells Avery. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowGermanic, English

MeaningA spelling of Avery — from the Germanic Alberic, 'elf ruler; ruler of the elves' (alf, 'elf', + ric, 'ruler'), via an English surname

U.S. rank (2025)#9002 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 512

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Avry is a spelling of Avery — from the Germanic Alberic, 'elf ruler; ruler of the elves' (alf, 'elf', + ric, 'ruler'), via an English surname. A crisp, modern name (here for boys; said 'AY-vree').

In the U.S. it appears as a variant spelling. Rare in this form, ruler-of-the-elves at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Avery comes from the Germanic Alberic, 'elf ruler; ruler of the elves' (alf, 'elf', + ric, 'ruler') — Avry is a spelling, crisp and modern (said 'AY-vree').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Avery — Germanic etymology

Variations

AveryAverieAvary

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Avry mean?

Avry spells Avery — Germanic 'elf ruler; ruler of the elves' (also read 'counsel').

How do you pronounce Avry?

It's said AY-vree /ˈeɪ.vri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Avry a boy or girl name?

Avry is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Avry?

Avry is a very rare spelling in the U.S.