Asa vs Briggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

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Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

English American

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Asa Rank #475

Briggs Rank #327

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 vs #475 for Asa.

Is Asa or Briggs more popular?

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 compared to Asa at #475 in the United States.

What do Asa and Briggs mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Asa and Briggs boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.