Ashby vs Cris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Ash

Playground Safety Score

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Cris

Boy #6,048 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bearer of Christ"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,048
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ashby Rank #5,889
Cris Rank #6,048

Ashby is more popular, ranked #5889 vs #6048 for Cris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ashby ___

  • Ashby James
  • Ashby Cole
  • Ashby River
  • Ashby Reid
  • Ashby Lane
  • Ashby Colt

Cris ___

  • Cris Anthony
  • Cris Michael
  • Cris David
  • Cris Alexander
  • Cris Emmanuel
  • Cris Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ashby

Darby Colby Wren Rowan Finley

If you choose Cris

Diego Sofia Carlos Lucia Miguel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashby or Cris more popular?

Ashby is more popular, ranked #5889 compared to Cris at #6048 in the United States.

What do Ashby and Cris mean?

Ashby means "ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees" (Old Norse origin). Cris means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin).

Are Ashby and Cris boy or girl names?

Ashby is primarily a boy name. Cris is primarily a boy name.

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