Ash vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ash

Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Ash Rank #1,152

Gerald Rank #1,168

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Ash or Gerald more popular?

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Ash and Gerald mean?

Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Ash and Gerald boy or girl names?

Ash is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.