Asher vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asher

Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Asher Rank #20

Alex Rank #205

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Asher or Alex more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Asher and Alex mean?

Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Asher and Alex boy or girl names?

Asher is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.