BoyHebrew origin

Asher: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Happy and blessed, a name that carries sunshine in every syllable.

Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
2
Current rank
#33
Peak
#25 in 2023

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

2000: #58020002010: #10620102020: #3220202024: #332024#1#580

What Asher Means

Asher is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Happy and blessed, a name that carries sunshine in every syllable.

How Popular Asher Is

Asher currently ranks #33 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #25 in 2023. It is rising.

Good to Know About Asher

  • In the Bible, Asher was one of Jacob's twelve sons and his name meant happiness.
  • The name rocketed from outside the top 500 in 2000 to the top 30.
  • Asher has a modern, friendly sound that appeals to today's parents.

Names Like Asher

Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Asher

Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Asher.

Questions About Asher

What does Asher mean?

Asher is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Happy and blessed, a name that carries sunshine in every syllable.

How popular is Asher?

Asher currently ranks #33 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #25 in 2023. It is rising.

Where does Asher come from?

Asher comes from Hebrew roots. In the Bible, Asher was one of Jacob's twelve sons and his name meant happiness.

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