Ash vs Jeffery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ash

Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,152
Total SSA Count
182
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jeffery

Boy #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,306
Total SSA Count
150
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jeff, Jeffy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ash Rank #1,152
Jeffery Rank #1,306

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 vs #1306 for Jeffery.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ash ___

  • Ash River
  • Ash James
  • Ash Oliver
  • Ash Everett
  • Ash Cole
  • Ash Reid

Jeffery ___

  • Jeffery Alan
  • Jeffery Scott
  • Jeffery James
  • Jeffery Michael
  • Jeffery Dean
  • Jeffery Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ash

Fox Wren Ivy Reed Sage

If you choose Jeffery

David Brian Mark Susan Karen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ash or Jeffery more popular?

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 compared to Jeffery at #1306 in the United States.

What do Ash and Jeffery mean?

Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin). Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Ash and Jeffery boy or girl names?

Ash is primarily a boy name. Jeffery is primarily a boy name.

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