Down vs Ash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Down

Girl #63,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fort on the hill"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Down Rank #63,580

Ash Rank #1,152

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 vs #63580 for Down.

Is Down or Ash more popular?

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 compared to Down at #63580 in the United States.

What do Down and Ash mean?

Down means "fort on the hill" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin).

Are Down and Ash boy or girl names?

Down is primarily a girl name. Ash is primarily a boy name.