Asa vs Asher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

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Asa Rank #475

Asher Rank #20

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #475 for Asa.

Is Asa or Asher more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Asa at #475 in the United States.

What do Asa and Asher mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin).

Are Asa and Asher boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Asher is primarily a boy name.