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Asher vs Anthony

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Asher Rank #20
Anthony Rank #44

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #44 for Anthony.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asher or Anthony more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Anthony at #44 in the United States.

What do Asher and Anthony mean?

Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin). Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin).

Are Asher and Anthony boy or girl names?

Asher is primarily a boy name. Anthony is primarily a boy name.

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