Arthur vs Asher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American English

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Arthur Rank #105

Asher Rank #20

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Arthur or Asher more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Asher mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arthur and Asher boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Asher is primarily a boy name.