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Asher vs Jordan

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
Jordan Rank #104

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #104 for Jordan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asher or Jordan more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Jordan at #104 in the United States.

What do Asher and Jordan mean?

Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin). Jordan means "to flow down, descend" (Hebrew origin).

Are Asher and Jordan boy or girl names?

Asher is primarily a boy name. Jordan is primarily a boy name.

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