Ashby vs Spade

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

Spade

Boy #5,953 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"flat-bladed digging tool"

Origin: Old English 'spadu'

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,953
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ashby Rank #5,889
Spade Rank #5,953

Ashby is more popular, ranked #5889 vs #5953 for Spade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashby or Spade more popular?

Ashby is more popular, ranked #5889 compared to Spade at #5953 in the United States.

What do Ashby and Spade mean?

Ashby means "ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees" (Old Norse origin). Spade means "flat-bladed digging tool" (Old English 'spadu' origin).

Are Ashby and Spade boy or girl names?

Ashby is primarily a boy name. Spade is primarily a boy name.

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