Ashton vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ashton

Boy #188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Ashton Rank #188

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #188 for Ashton.

Is Ashton or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Ashton at #188 in the United States.

What do Ashton and River mean?

Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Ashton and River boy or girl names?

Ashton is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.