Richard vs Ashton

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 #188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree town"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Ashton Rank #188

Ashton is more popular, ranked #188 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Ashton more popular?

Ashton is more popular, ranked #188 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Ashton mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Ashton boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Ashton is primarily a boy name.