Asher vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asher

Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Asher Rank #20

Cole Rank #162

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Asher or Cole more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Asher and Cole mean?

Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Asher and Cole boy or girl names?

Asher is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.