Aaron vs Ashton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aaron

Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high mountain"

Origin: Hebrew (aharon)

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Boy #188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree town"

Origin: Old English

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Aaron Rank #79

Ashton Rank #188

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 vs #188 for Ashton.

Is Aaron or Ashton more popular?

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 compared to Ashton at #188 in the United States.

What do Aaron and Ashton mean?

Aaron means "high mountain" (Hebrew (aharon) origin). Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin).

Are Aaron and Ashton boy or girl names?

Aaron is primarily a boy name. Ashton is primarily a boy name.