Asher vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asher

Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American English

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Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Asher Rank #20

Ian Rank #75

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #75 for Ian.

Is Asher or Ian more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Asher and Ian mean?

Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Asher and Ian boy or girl names?

Asher is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.