Asher vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asher

Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American English

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English

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Asher Rank #20

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #20 for Asher.

Is Asher or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Asher at #20 in the United States.

What do Asher and Elijah mean?

Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Asher and Elijah boy or girl names?

Asher is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.