Richard vs Ashby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #5,889 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Anglo-Saxon

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Ashby Rank #5,889

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5889 for Ashby.

Is Richard or Ashby more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ashby at #5889 in the United States.

What do Richard and Ashby mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Ashby means "ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees" (Old Norse origin).

Are Richard and Ashby boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Ashby is primarily a boy name.