Ashby vs Yates

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

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Yates

Boy #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,699
Total SSA Count: 16
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ashby Rank #5,889

Yates Rank #5,699

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5889 for Ashby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashby or Yates more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Ashby at #5889 in the United States.

What do Ashby and Yates mean?

Ashby means "ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees" (Old Norse origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Ashby and Yates boy or girl names?

Ashby is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.

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