Ashton vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacob

Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish German Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#41
Total SSA Count
6,496
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jake, Jakey, Jay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ashton Rank #188
Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 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

Jacob ___

  • Jacob Alexander
  • Jacob William
  • Jacob Thomas
  • Jacob Michael
  • Jacob David
  • Jacob Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ashton

Hunter Greyson Peyton Hayden Brynn

If you choose Jacob

Noah Elijah Isaac Hannah Rachel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashton or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Ashton at #188 in the United States.

What do Ashton and Jacob mean?

Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ashton and Jacob boy or girl names?

Ashton is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.

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