Joshua vs Asher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joshua

Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American English

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Joshua Rank #57

Asher Rank #20

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #57 for Joshua.

Is Joshua or Asher more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Joshua at #57 in the United States.

What do Joshua and Asher mean?

Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin). Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin).

Are Joshua and Asher boy or girl names?

Joshua is primarily a boy name. Asher is primarily a boy name.