Nash

Meaning of Nash

Nash originally meant "by the ash tree." It's a surname that evolved into a first name.

Nash has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Nash

Nash has cooled off, slipping to #255 in 2025, down from a peak of #233 in 2021.

Notable people named Nash

• Steve Nash
  Hall of Fame basketball player
• Graham Nash
  Singer-songwriter (Crosby, Stills & Nash)
• Nash Grier
  Internet personality and Viner
• Clarence Nash
  Voice of Donald Duck
• Nash Edgerton
  Australian film director

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Questions about the name Nash

What does the name Nash mean?

Nash means nash originally meant "by the ash tree." it's a surname that evolved into a first name, and it comes from English origins.

Is Nash a boy's or a girl's name?

Nash is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Nash?

In 2025, Nash ranked #255 for boys, down from #240 the year before.

When was Nash most popular?

Nash peaked at #233 in 2021.