Asher vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asher

Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Asher Rank #20

Jacob Rank #41

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #41 for Jacob.

Is Asher or Jacob more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Jacob at #41 in the United States.

What do Asher and Jacob mean?

Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Asher and Jacob boy or girl names?

Asher is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.