Girl name · French
Aubrey
“elf ruler”
Vibes
Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Aubrey.
Explore Aubrey further
Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Aubrey — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Aubrey descends from the Germanic Alberic — "elf ruler" — a medieval male name that crossed to girls in 1970s America (a Bread ballad did it) and never crossed back.
Aubrey held the top 30 through the 2010s and remains a top-100 staple in 2024 — one of the defining Y2K-era girl names still in service.
The name is elf-royalty in French tailoring. It pairs well with classic middles (Aubrey Claire, Aubrey Rose). On our vibe map it reads Y2K Nostalgic meeting Heirloom — the millennial-era pick aging into tradition.
More French names
Aubrey sits in our French set — these share its roots.
All French names →Aubrey — common questions
Is Aubrey a boy or girl name?
Aubrey is traditionally a girl name of French origin. It ranked #146 among US girls' names in 2025.
What does the name Aubrey mean?
Aubrey means “elf ruler” of French origin. Aubrey descends from the Germanic Alberic — "elf ruler" — a medieval male name that crossed to girls in 1970s America (a Bread ballad did it) and never crossed back.
Where does the name Aubrey come from?
Aubrey is French in origin. Aubrey held the top 30 through the 2010s and remains a top-100 staple in 2024 — one of the defining Y2K-era girl names still in service.
What are common nicknames for Aubrey?
Aubs and Bree — the short-forms parents most often use for Aubrey.
How popular is Aubrey?
Aubrey ranked #146 in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it familiar without being crowded.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Aubrey you might want for the nursery.