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Asher vs Luke

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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Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Cultural Roots

Greek English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34
Total SSA Count
7,039
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Asher Rank #20
Luke Rank #34

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #34 for Luke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asher or Luke more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Luke at #34 in the United States.

What do Asher and Luke mean?

Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Asher and Luke boy or girl names?

Asher is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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