I think he is above average for sure! but I don't think he is huge. My eldest was a smidge under 8kg at that age and about an inch longer and he was huge LOL. His growth will slow down by about 8-10mths old, but for now he is doing beautifully and you should be really proud I guess people comment if they are only familiar with babies that are smaller, or if they have an expectation in their mind that a baby his age *should* be smaller kwim?