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Asher vs Oscar

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
Oscar Rank #217

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #217 for Oscar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asher or Oscar more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do Asher and Oscar mean?

Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin). Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin).

Are Asher and Oscar boy or girl names?

Asher is primarily a boy name. Oscar is primarily a boy name.

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