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Boy Name

Asher

"Happy, blessed, fortunate one"

Ranked #20 for boys

About the Name Asher

Meaning

Happy, blessed, fortunate one

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

A

Boy Rank

#20

Girl Rank

#2501

Asher is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "Happy, blessed, fortunate one" and Currently ranked #20 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with A or explore other Hebrew names.

Popularity Over Time

#100
1950
#121
1960
#323
1970
#821
1980
#1793
1990
#11318
2000
#49161
2010
#40938
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Asher

  • AR Asher Roth
  • AA Asher Angel

Names Similar to Asher

Aaron

Boy

High mountain or exalted. Hebrew name with connotations of elevation and prominence.

Adam

Boy

Man or son of red earth. Hebrew origin referring to humankind or earth-derived.

Austin

Boy

Great and majestic. Derived from Augustus, symbolizing dignity and grandeur.

Adrian

Boy

From Hadria; means dark or rich, referring to the Adriatic region

Axel

Boy

Father of peace, divine reward

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
5
Starts with
A
Origin
Hebrew

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