Asher vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asher

Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Asher Rank #20

Arthur Rank #105

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

Is Asher or Arthur more popular?

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

What do Asher and Arthur mean?

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

Are Asher and Arthur boy or girl names?

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