Monroe vs Ash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Monroe

Boy #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

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Monroe Rank #1,282

Ash Rank #1,152

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 vs #1282 for Monroe.

Is Monroe or Ash more popular?

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 compared to Monroe at #1282 in the United States.

What do Monroe and Ash mean?

Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin).

Are Monroe and Ash boy or girl names?

Monroe is primarily a boy name. Ash is primarily a boy name.