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Ash vs Barron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ash

Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,152
Total SSA Count
182
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Barron

Boy #1,016 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young warrior, free man"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,016
Total SSA Count
219
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ash Rank #1,152
Barron Rank #1,016

Barron is more popular, ranked #1016 vs #1152 for Ash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ash or Barron more popular?

Barron is more popular, ranked #1016 compared to Ash at #1152 in the United States.

What do Ash and Barron mean?

Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin). Barron means "young warrior, free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Ash and Barron boy or girl names?

Ash is primarily a boy name. Barron is primarily a boy name.

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