Ian vs Ashton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Boy #188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Ian Rank #75

Ashton Rank #188

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #188 for Ashton.

Is Ian or Ashton more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Ashton at #188 in the United States.

What do Ian and Ashton mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin).

Are Ian and Ashton boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Ashton is primarily a boy name.