Ashton vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ashton

Boy #188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Ashton Rank #188

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #188 for Ashton.

Is Ashton or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Ashton at #188 in the United States.

What do Ashton and August mean?

Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Ashton and August boy or girl names?

Ashton is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.