Ashby vs Theodore

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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Popularity Comparison

Ashby Rank #5,889
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ashby

Darby Colby Wren Rowan Finley

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashby or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ashby at #5889 in the United States.

What do Ashby and Theodore mean?

Ashby means "ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees" (Old Norse origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ashby and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ashby is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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