Asher vs Ashton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asher

Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American English

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Boy #188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Asher Rank #20

Ashton Rank #188

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #188 for Ashton.

Is Asher or Ashton more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Ashton at #188 in the United States.

What do Asher and Ashton mean?

Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin). Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin).

Are Asher and Ashton boy or girl names?

Asher is primarily a boy name. Ashton is primarily a boy name.