John vs Asher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

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John Rank #21

Asher Rank #20

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #21 for John.

Is John or Asher more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to John at #21 in the United States.

What do John and Asher mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin).

Are John and Asher boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Asher is primarily a boy name.