Ash vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ash

Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

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Ash Rank #1,152

Ao Rank #14,516

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 vs #14516 for Ao.

Is Ash or Ao more popular?

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Ash and Ao mean?

Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Ash and Ao boy or girl names?

Ash is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.