Elijah vs Ashton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English

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Boy #188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree town"

Origin: Old English

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Elijah Rank #8

Ashton Rank #188

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #188 for Ashton.

Is Elijah or Ashton more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Ashton at #188 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Ashton mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin).

Are Elijah and Ashton boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Ashton is primarily a boy name.