Ashton vs Thomas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thomas

Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39
Total SSA Count
6,576
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tom, Tommy, Thom

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ashton Rank #188
Thomas Rank #39

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 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

Thomas ___

  • Thomas James
  • Thomas William
  • Thomas Edward
  • Thomas Robert
  • Thomas Henry
  • Thomas Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ashton

Hunter Greyson Peyton Hayden Brynn

If you choose Thomas

Elizabeth Charlotte Margaret James William

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashton or Thomas more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Ashton at #188 in the United States.

What do Ashton and Thomas mean?

Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin). Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Ashton and Thomas boy or girl names?

Ashton is primarily a boy name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.

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