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Asher vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asher

Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20
Total SSA Count
8,123
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Asher Rank #20
Jesse Rank #187

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #187 for Jesse.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asher or Jesse more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Asher and Jesse mean?

Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Asher and Jesse boy or girl names?

Asher is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.

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