Ian vs Asher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American English

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Ian Rank #75

Asher Rank #20

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #75 for Ian.

Is Ian or Asher more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Ian and Asher mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ian and Asher boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Asher is primarily a boy name.