Ashby vs James

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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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ashby Rank #5,889
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5889 for Ashby.

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ashby

Darby Colby Wren Rowan Finley

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashby or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ashby at #5889 in the United States.

What do Ashby and James mean?

Ashby means "ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees" (Old Norse origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ashby and James boy or girl names?

Ashby is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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