What does the name Asher mean?

Asher means "Happy, blessed, fortunate." It is of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Asher?

Asher is ranked #16 in the United States as of 2025, based on SSA data.

Asher is primarily a boys' name.

BoyHebrew#16 in 2025

Asher is of Hebrew origin. One of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name's meaning of happiness and its modern sound have driven rapid ascent.

Asher is a boys' name of Hebrew origin meaning “Happy, blessed, fortunate.” It ranked #16 in the United States in 2025.

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The name Asher means “Happy, blessed, fortunate.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.

One of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name's meaning of happiness and its modern sound have driven rapid ascent.

#30

2021

#25

2022

#21

2023

#18

2024

#16

2025

Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset

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