Ascension vs Powers

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Powers

Boy #34,411 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, authority"

Origin: Anglo-French

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34,411
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pow

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ascension Rank #34,505
Powers Rank #34,411

Powers is more popular, ranked #34411 vs #34505 for Ascension.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ascension ___

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Powers ___

  • Powers James
  • Powers Michael
  • Powers Thomas
  • Powers Lee
  • Powers Allen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ascension or Powers more popular?

Powers is more popular, ranked #34411 compared to Ascension at #34505 in the United States.

What do Ascension and Powers mean?

Powers means "strength, authority" (Anglo-French origin).

Are Ascension and Powers boy or girl names?

Ascension is primarily a boy name. Powers is primarily a boy name.

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