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Ashby vs Davidson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ashby

Boy #5,889 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Anglo-Saxon

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,889
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ashby Rank #5,889
Davidson Rank #5,723

Davidson is more popular, ranked #5723 vs #5889 for Ashby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashby or Davidson more popular?

Davidson is more popular, ranked #5723 compared to Ashby at #5889 in the United States.

What do Ashby and Davidson mean?

Ashby means "ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees" (Old Norse origin). Davidson means "son of David" (English patronymic origin).

Are Ashby and Davidson boy or girl names?

Ashby is primarily a boy name. Davidson is primarily a boy name.

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