Aubrey name meaning
5k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Aubrey mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Vermont, U.S., the name Aubrey is of English origin and means "The name Aubrey means 'noble ruler.' It could also mean 'elf power' or 'ruler of the small people.'".
- A submission from Wisconsin, U.S. says the name Aubrey means "The name Aubrey means 'Ruler of the Elves' or 'Queen of the blonds'" and is of German origin.
- 2 people from Illinois, U.S. agree the name Aubrey is of German origin and means "Ruler of the Elves".
- According to a user from Illinois, U.S., the name Aubrey is of English origin and means "Noble ruler".
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Aubrey is of Irish origin and means "Noble ruler. Level of nobility, such as Earl, Duke, or Barron".
- A user from Florida, U.S. says the name Aubrey means "Fair ruler of little people".
- A user from Idaho, U.S. says the name Aubrey is of French origin and means "Elf ruler".
- A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Aubrey is of English origin and means "Passionate and Kind".
- According to a user from Ohio, U.S., the name Aubrey is of English origin and means "Kind, funny,frekle, tan, bows, adorable".
- According to a user from Utah, U.S., the name Aubrey means "Not kind".
From the French names Aubrey and Aubry; derived ultimately from the Germanic name Alberic, from Proto-Germanic *Albirīks, from *albiz (“elf, fairy”) + *rīks (“king, ruler”). Possibly influenced by Gaulish Albiorīx (literally "ruler of the world"). Cognates include German Alberich and Italian Alberico.
- An English patronymic surname.
- A male given name from the Germanic languages or transferred from the surname.
- A female given name transferred from the surname, of 1970s and later American usage.
Notable Persons Named Aubrey
Notable Persons Named Aubrey
Aubrey Plaza is a deadpan and improvisational theatre writer. Aubrey was given the name Aubrey Christina Plaza on June 26th, 1984 in Wilmington, Delaware.
Drake is a rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. They were most active from 2006 to present. Drake was given the name Aubrey Drake Graham on October 24th, 1986 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Aubrey O'Day is a contemporary r&b, pop music, soul music, and hip hop music singer-songwriter, actor, fashion design, celebrity, and model (people). She has been prominent since 2005. Aubrey was given the name Aubrey Morgan O'Day on February 11th, 1984.
Aubrey Anderson-Emmons is an actress. She was most active from 2011 to present. Aubrey was born on June 6th, 2007 in Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Aubrey Peeples is an actress and singer. She has been prominent since 2009. Aubrey was given the name Aubrey Shea Peeples on November 27th, 1993 in Lake Mary, Florida, United States.
Aubrey Beardsley was an artist in the field of illustration. Aubrey was given the name Aubrey Vincent Beardsley on August 21st, 1872 in Brighton, England. He passed away on March 16th, 1898.
- Aubrey de GreyChief Science Officer of the Sens Research Foundation
- Aubrey McClendonChief Executive Officer
- Aubrey HuffBaseball Player
- Aubrey RobinsonPlanter
- Aubrey MilesActor
- Aubrey de VereNoble
- Aubrey Wray FitchUnited States Naval Academy
- Aubrey MatherActor
- Aubrey DawkinsBasketball Player
- Aubrey CosensMilitary Person
- Aubrey Willis Williams
- Aubrey FaulknerCricketer
- Aubrey Mayhew
- Aubrey George SpencerChristian Bishop
Notable Persons With the Last Name Aubrey
Notable Persons With the Last Name Aubrey
Juliet Aubrey is an actor and actress. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1992 to present. Juliet was born on December 17th, 1966 in Fleet, Hampshire, England, UK.
John "Jack" Aubrey is an officer (armed forces).
John Aubrey was an author, antiquarian, and biographer. John was born on March 12th, 1626 in Kington St Michael, Wiltshire. He died on June 7th, 1697.
James Aubrey was an actor. He was most prominent from 1962 to 2006. James was given the name James Aubrey Tregidgo on August 28th, 1947 in Klagenfurt. He breathed his last breath on April 6th, 2010.
James was given the name James Thomas Steven Aubrey on December 14th, 1918 in LaSalle, Illinois, U.S. James is also known as Aubrey, James Thomas, and Jr.. He left this life on September 3rd, 1994.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Aubrey | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 73.60% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 17.40% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.36% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.61% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.43% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Aubrey
People with the last name Aubrey are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Aubrey
| #24 | Girl Name of the 2010s |
| #20 | Modern Girl Names |
| #44 | Unisex Names |
| #18 | Girl Names Unique to the Rockies |