Ashton vs Austin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ashton

Boy #188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ash tree town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#188
Total SSA Count
1,976
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ash

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ashton Rank #188
Austin Rank #107

Austin is more popular, ranked #107 vs #188 for Ashton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ashton ___

  • Ashton James
  • Ashton Lee
  • Ashton Cole
  • Ashton Blake
  • Ashton Reid
  • Ashton Grant

Austin ___

  • Austin James
  • Austin Lee
  • Austin Blake
  • Austin Cole
  • Austin Reid
  • Austin Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ashton

Hunter Greyson Peyton Hayden Brynn

If you choose Austin

Tyler Weston Savannah Dallas Peyton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashton or Austin more popular?

Austin is more popular, ranked #107 compared to Ashton at #188 in the United States.

What do Ashton and Austin mean?

Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin). Austin means "venerable" (Latin origin).

Are Ashton and Austin boy or girl names?

Ashton is primarily a boy name. Austin is primarily a boy name.

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