Ashley
Meaning
"ash tree woodland clearing"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #124
- Total SSA Count
- 2,231
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Ash
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"ash tree woodland clearing"
Origin: Old English
"divine gift"
Origin: Greek
Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #124 for Ashley.
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Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ashley at #124 in the United States.
Ashley means "ash tree woodland clearing" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).
Ashley is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.