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David vs Ashton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Ashton Rank #188

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #188 for Ashton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Ashton more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Ashton at #188 in the United States.

What do David and Ashton mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin).

Are David and Ashton boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Ashton is primarily a boy name.

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