Emerald vs Ashley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerald

Boy #4,117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"green gemstone"

Origin: Greek via Old French

English American

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Boy #3,972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree clearing"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

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Emerald Rank #4,117

Ashley Rank #3,972

Ashley is more popular, ranked #3972 vs #4117 for Emerald.

Is Emerald or Ashley more popular?

Ashley is more popular, ranked #3972 compared to Emerald at #4117 in the United States.

What do Emerald and Ashley mean?

Emerald means "green gemstone" (Greek via Old French origin). Ashley means "ash tree clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Emerald and Ashley boy or girl names?

Emerald is primarily a boy name. Ashley is primarily a boy name.