Asher vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asher

Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Asher Rank #20

Peter Rank #192

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Asher or Peter more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Asher and Peter mean?

Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Asher and Peter boy or girl names?

Asher is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.