Ashby vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ashby

Boy #5,889 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Anglo-Saxon

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Ashby Rank #5,889

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5889 for Ashby.

Is Ashby or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ashby at #5889 in the United States.

What do Ashby and Richard mean?

Ashby means "ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees" (Old Norse origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Ashby and Richard boy or girl names?

Ashby is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.