Elf ruler or king of the elves
Avory is a variant of Avery, which derives from the Old French version of the Germanic name Alberich. It combines the elements 'alf', meaning elf, and 'ric', meaning ruler or power. Historically used as a surname, it has transitioned into a distinctive given name.
Less common today
Avory isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,241 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
