Ashton vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ashton

Boy #188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Ashton Rank #188

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #188 for Ashton.

Is Ashton or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ashton at #188 in the United States.

What do Ashton and James mean?

Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ashton and James boy or girl names?

Ashton is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.