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Urban vs Ashby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Urban

Boy #5,892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"urbane, sophisticated"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Polish Czech Hungarian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,892
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ashby

Boy #5,889 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Anglo-Saxon

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,889
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Urban Rank #5,892
Ashby Rank #5,889

Ashby is more popular, ranked #5889 vs #5892 for Urban.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Urban or Ashby more popular?

Ashby is more popular, ranked #5889 compared to Urban at #5892 in the United States.

What do Urban and Ashby mean?

Urban means "urbane, sophisticated" (Latin origin). Ashby means "ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees" (Old Norse origin).

Are Urban and Ashby boy or girl names?

Urban is primarily a boy name. Ashby is primarily a boy name.

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