Ashton vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ashton

Boy #188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Ashton Rank #188

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #188 for Ashton.

Is Ashton or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Ashton at #188 in the United States.

What do Ashton and Ian mean?

Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ashton and Ian boy or girl names?

Ashton is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.