Elijah vs Asher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English

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Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American English

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Elijah Rank #8

Asher Rank #20

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #20 for Asher.

Is Elijah or Asher more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Asher at #20 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Asher mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elijah and Asher boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Asher is primarily a boy name.