Asher vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asher

Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

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Asher Rank #20

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #20 for Asher.

Is Asher or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Asher at #20 in the United States.

What do Asher and Samuel mean?

Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Asher and Samuel boy or girl names?

Asher is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.