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Aubrey: Meaning, Origin & Numerology

GermanicGirl♂ Number 9
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What does Aubrey mean?

Aubrey is a Germanic girl's name meaning “elf ruler”.

This Germanic name has been cherished by parents seeking European heritage and cultural tradition.

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Origin & History

Aubrey represents the rich tapestry of Western European heritage, drawing from centuries of cultural, linguistic, and historical traditions across major European nations. Western European names often reflect the continent's diverse influences, from Germanic roots to Romance languages, offering both historical depth and contemporary appeal.

Numerology of Aubrey

Pythagorean Number

9

The Humanitarian

Key Traits

Compassionate, generous, idealistic

Ruling Planet

♂Mars

Planetary Traits

Energy, courage, passion

Names with numerology number 9 pair well with Life Paths 3, 6, 9. Check compatibility with your due date

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The letters of Aubrey

6 letters: 4 vowels, 2 consonants.

  1. A1
  2. U3
  3. B2
  4. R9
  5. E5
  6. Y7

Vowels (shaded): A, U, E, Y.

Expression

9

The Humanitarian

all letters

1 + 3 + 2 + 9 + 5 + 7 = 27 → 9

Soul Urge

7

Knowledge

vowels

1 + 3 + 5 + 7 = 16 → 7

Personality

11

Visionary

consonants

2 + 9 = 11

Popularity of Aubrey

Current Rank

#146

Peak Year

2012

Total Births

131,479

Aubrey is a beautiful Germanic name choice.

Aubrey in the 2025 Social Security ranking

#146

on the 2025 girls' list.

Source: US Social Security baby name data, 2025.

  1. #141Sloane
  2. #143Brielle
  3. #145Remi
  4. #146Aubrey
  5. #147Evangeline
  6. #149Kehlani

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Names that share Aubrey's numbers

Aubrey: Expression 9, Soul Urge 7, Personality 11.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Aubrey mean?
Aubrey is a Germanic name meaning "elf ruler." It belongs to the Western European family of names, carrying European heritage and cultural tradition.
What is the numerology number for Aubrey?
In Pythagorean numerology, Aubrey has the number 9, known as The Humanitarian. Key traits include: Compassionate, generous, idealistic. This number is ruled by Mars, the planet of energy, courage, passion.
Is Aubrey a popular baby name?
Aubrey is moderately popular, ranking #146 among baby names.
What origin is the name Aubrey?
Aubrey is a Germanic name from the Western European tradition. Aubrey represents the rich tapestry of Western European heritage, drawing from centuries of cultural, linguistic, and historical traditions across major European nations. Western European names often reflect the continent's diverse influences, from Germanic roots to Romance languages, offering both historical depth and contemporary appeal.
Is Aubrey compatible with my baby's birth date?
Name compatibility depends on your baby's Life Path number, which is calculated from their birth date. Aubrey (Number 9) pairs well with Life Paths 3, 6, 9. You can check the exact compatibility score for free at namestory.app/try by entering your due date and the name Aubrey.

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