Jonathan vs Asher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate, prosperous"

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Jonathan Rank #83

Asher Rank #20

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Is Jonathan or Asher more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Asher mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jonathan and Asher boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Asher is primarily a boy name.