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Adam vs Asher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Asher

Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20
Total SSA Count
8,123
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Asher Rank #20

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #100 for Adam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Asher more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Asher mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adam and Asher boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Asher is primarily a boy name.

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