Robert vs Ashton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Boy #188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree town"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Ashton Rank #188

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #188 for Ashton.

Is Robert or Ashton more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Ashton at #188 in the United States.

What do Robert and Ashton mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin).

Are Robert and Ashton boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Ashton is primarily a boy name.