Ashley vs Mads

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mads

Boy #3,911 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Danish Norwegian Swedish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,911
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ashley Rank #124
Mads Rank #3,911

Ashley is more popular, ranked #124 vs #3911 for Mads.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ashley ___

  • Ashley Grace
  • Ashley Marie
  • Ashley Nicole
  • Ashley Anne
  • Ashley Elizabeth
  • Ashley Lynn

Mads ___

  • Mads Erik
  • Mads Lars
  • Mads Nils
  • Mads Oliver
  • Mads Sebastian

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ashley

Brittany Chelsea Tyler Brandon Courtney

If you choose Mads

Soren Freya Lars Sigrid Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashley or Mads more popular?

Ashley is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Mads at #3911 in the United States.

What do Ashley and Mads mean?

Ashley means "ash tree woodland clearing" (Old English origin). Mads means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ashley and Mads boy or girl names?

Ashley is primarily a girl name. Mads is primarily a boy name.

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