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John vs Ashton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

John Rank #21
Ashton Rank #188

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #188 for Ashton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Ashton more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Ashton at #188 in the United States.

What do John and Ashton mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin).

Are John and Ashton boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Ashton is primarily a boy name.

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