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Ashley vs Ashby

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

Ashley Rank #124
Ashby Rank #5,889

Ashley is more popular, ranked #124 vs #5889 for Ashby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashley or Ashby more popular?

Ashley is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Ashby at #5889 in the United States.

What do Ashley and Ashby mean?

Ashley means "ash tree woodland clearing" (Old English origin). Ashby means "ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees" (Old Norse origin).

Are Ashley and Ashby boy or girl names?

Ashley is primarily a girl name. Ashby is primarily a boy name.

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